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Last-mile delivery is the final leg of a delivery journey, which typically involves delivering a package to a customer’s doorstep. It is a critical part of the logistics industry, becoming increasingly important as e-commerce grows.
DoorDash, a prominent delivery operator, is shutting down the robotics company Chowbotics. This move results in layoffs and indicates a significant delay in DoorDash’s journey towards automation adoption. The acquisition of Chowbotics, known for its automated salad-making machine “Sally,” was initially seen as a promising step for DoorDash in early […]
Ultra-fast delivery startups are either folding up or leaving markets, exiting the scene as quickly as they arrived. Ultra-fast delivery startups face challenges as they try to grow amid a volatile market. Investors are increasingly prioritizing profits and becoming wary of investing in unprofitable companies, leading to a slowdown in […]
If retailers want to meet the needs and demands of online shoppers and ride the e-commerce wave, they must rebuild their last-mile operations. This is about the evolution of the retail industry from brick-and-mortar stores to online marketplaces and the challenges consumers face in the last-mile delivery experience. The pandemic […]
On-demand food delivery is a booming industry with rapid growth in recent years. Customers can order food from various restaurants and cuisines with just a few clicks on their smartphones and deliver it to their doorstep in minutes. However, this convenience has some challenges for customers and service providers. One […]
In the fast-paced world of instant delivery, Gopuff, once soaring, is now recalibrating its flight path amidst turbulent market conditions. Hitting the Brakes After rapid expansion, Gopuff is slowing down. Recent layoffs and a reduction in its U.S. warehouse fleet signal a shift. The company is navigating a colder investment […]
GoPuff is steering its ship with resilience and innovation in the explosive world of rapid grocery delivery startups. Despite facing logistical challenges, fierce competition, and towering operating costs, Gopuff is not just surviving; it’s evolving. Sailing into Scheduled Deliveries GoPuff has unfurled its sails with new features to navigate some […]
In the bustling world of e-commerce, where quick delivery is the new norm, Walmart is emerging as a formidable contender. Despite the spotlight on quick commerce players, Walmart, with its vast resources and strategic moves, is quietly positioning itself to win the on-demand delivery race in the US potentially. A […]
The Rise of the Ghost Kitchen Ghost kitchens, or virtual or cloud kitchens, are new restaurants that only offer delivery or takeout. They have no physical storefront, and their food is prepared in shared kitchens. Ghost kitchens are becoming increasingly popular as they provide many advantages over traditional restaurants, such […]
Amazon, the e-commerce behemoth, is making waves again. This time, it’s in the grocery sector. Despite initial hiccups in their grocery endeavors, Amazon is signaling a clear message: they’re here to stay and reshape the trillion-dollar industry. Reimagining Amazon Fresh Amazon Fresh, which began as an e-commerce service over 15 […]
A New Culinary Chapter DoorDash, once synonymous with restaurant deliveries, is now making waves in the non-restaurant sector. DoorDash is expanding its horizons from groceries to flowers, and customers love it. While DoorDash’s roots trace back to meal deliveries, it now boasts over 100,000 retail stores on its app. This […]