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A dark store is a retail location not open to the public. It is used exclusively for fulfilling online orders.
Dark stores are typically located in high-traffic areas, and they are designed to maximize efficiency and speed.
As the quick commerce sector experiences explosive growth, companies are racing to secure dark stores and hire key personnel to keep up with demand. The competition is intensifying as businesses vie for strategic locations and talent to streamline operations and meet the rising expectations of instant delivery services. With consumers […]
A step-by-step guide to setting up and operating a successful dark store Dark stores are a new and innovative way to fulfill online orders. They are essentially warehouses used to store and pick products for delivery. Dark stores offer several benefits for retailers and consumers, including faster delivery times, a […]
How these virtual warehouses are changing the way we get our food. In recent years, a trend in the retail industry has been growing: the rise of the dark store. Dark stores are essentially warehouses that are used to fulfill online orders. They do not have a storefront and are […]
The quick commerce landscape has seen its fair share of ups and downs. While apps like Getir and Gorillas have faced valuation dips and operational challenges, one name stands out: Glovo. This Spanish-based last-mile delivery startup seems to have cracked the code, charting a path to potential profitability in a […]
Amazon has expanded its Amazon Fresh grocery delivery and pickup services to all customers in the U.S. cities and towns where Amazon Fresh is available, previously exclusive to Prime members. This expansion makes grocery shopping more accessible for all in-store and online customers. Claire Peters, Vice President of Amazon Fresh, […]
A step-by-step guide to running a successful dark store. Dark stores are a new and innovative way to fulfill online orders. They are essentially warehouses used to store and pick products for delivery. Dark stores offer several benefits for retailers and consumers, including faster delivery times, a more comprehensive selection […]
Rapid grocery delivery service Getir has entered into a Europe-wide collaboration with Uber, enabling Uber Eats users to order groceries via the Getir platform. Starting today, Getir’s dark stores are available on the Uber Eats app in the UK, with plans to expand to the Netherlands and Germany in the […]
Rapid delivery app Getir plans to cut 14% of its global workforce but has not provided details on which employees will be affected or when the layoffs will occur. This has left New York City store and delivery workers anxious and angry. The decision comes amid a challenging year for […]
In a significant restructuring move, Getir has announced its decision to lay off over 10% of its global workforce, translating to 2,500 jobs. This decision comes after diminishing demand in the rapid grocery delivery sector post-pandemic. Having acquired its competitor, Gorillas, in a £1.2bn deal the previous year, Getir currently […]
Amidst a turbulent period for the rapid grocery delivery company Getir, Chris Chaaya, the UK boss, has exited. Before his tenure at Getir, Chaaya held the position of UK boss at Gorillas, which was acquired by Getir in a £1bn deal last year. Since the acquisition in January 2023, Chaaya […]