Zipline news and trends

From Essential Supplies to Consumer Goods, Drone Delivery Gathers Steam in MEA
Delivery // October 11, 2022

When it comes to last-mile logistics, drone delivery is one of the technologies gaining traction with the promise to transform the way consumers receive goods and supplies. But while there have been a few instances of successful drone delivery schemes in the U.S., the Federal...

Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Considers Paid Facebook Features
Connected Economy // September 01, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Meta looks to add paid features to its platforms as a way to offset revenue losses from Apple’s ad tracking changes. Plus, Jumia has joined forces with Zipline to use drones to deliver eCommerce goods in Ghana, and Ajman Bank...

Jumia, Zipline Partner to Bring eCommerce Drone Delivery to Ghana
eCommerce // September 01, 2022

Pan-African eCommerce giant Jumia has teamed up with logistics company Zipline to deliver household goods to remote parts of Ghana via drone. According to media reports Thursday (Sept. 1), the partnership melds Zipline’s automated, on-demand delivery system with Jumia’s distribution network, which lets customers in...

Drone Delivery Startup Zipline Gets $250M For Instant Logistics
Investments // July 01, 2021

The drone delivery startup Zipline announced $250 million in new funding this week, bringing the company’s valuation to $2.75 billion. The company, which got its start delivering medicine in Rwanda, said it will use the money to expand into new industries and regions, while also...

Interviews & Exclusives
Want To Reach Millennials? Embrace Digital Creativity

September 11, 2018
Is there a secret sauce for merchants to capture the evolving millennial? Those are the young consumers who are not that young anymore, and moving steadily toward the peak earning years of their lives — the consumers who have high expectations and are comfortable with everything mobile. One formula that offers engaging consumer experiences, and doesn’t […]

When Gated Payments Open Loyalty’s Gates

March 08, 2018
Loyalty is a fickle thing in commerce and coveted by merchants regardless of market. Because, of course, loyalty is the gift that keeps on giving, that keeps dollars coming into...

The Emotion Effect: Taking Loyalty Beyond Rewards

February 28, 2018
What makes a consumer loyal? There really is no magic formula, and brands are spending serious money on strategies before truly answering this question. Rewards programs are one big category...

Changing Consumer Habits — One Fill-Up At A Time

November 15, 2016
What do $58 million, $2.61 and 66 days have in common? Three important data points that show the power of consumer adoption of alternative payments at gas and C-stores. ZipLine...

Quick Reads
Jumia, Zipline Partner to Bring eCommerce Drone Delivery to Ghana

September 01, 2022
Pan-African eCommerce giant Jumia has teamed up with logistics company Zipline to deliver household goods to remote parts of Ghana via drone. According to media reports Thursday (Sept. 1), the partnership melds Zipline’s automated, on-demand delivery system with Jumia’s distribution network, which lets customers in more isolated regions purchase and receive electronics, cosmetics and other […]

Drone Delivery Startup Zipline Gets $250M For Instant Logistics

July 01, 2021
The drone delivery startup Zipline announced $250 million in new funding this week, bringing the company’s valuation to $2.75 billion. The company, which got its start delivering medicine in Rwanda,...

Zipline Begins Delivering Medical Supplies In Ghana

April 24, 2019
Zipline, the UAV maker and logistics services provider, is live in Ghana as of Wednesday (April 24) launching a program to deliver medical supplies via drones. According to a report...

ZipLine Names Executive From Next Gen Payment As President

January 25, 2017
ZipLine, the private-label ACH debit payment company, announced Tuesday (Jan. 24) that Russell Scudder has been named president and chief operating officer of ZipLine, reporting directly to Chairman and Chief...