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Getir, the Turkish instant grocery delivery startup, has acquired FreshDirect, a New York-based online grocery delivery service, to expand its presence in the U.S. market and further establish itself as a consolidator in the grocery delivery sector. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but it is known […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kitopi, a significant player in the cloud kitchen industry, has acquired AWJ, a Dubai-based F&B business known for its popular delivery and dine-in brands such as Operation Falafel, Catch 22, Awani, and Sushi Do. The value of the deal has not been disclosed. AWJ Founded in 2014, AWJ has expanded […]
February 2022 The fast grocery-delivery service, Getir, operates by delivering groceries within 10 minutes of ordering. The company uses “dark stores” as distribution hubs to achieve this quick delivery. This has led to complaints from city authorities about the disruption caused in neighborhoods. Amsterdam and Rotterdam have banned new dark […]
January 2022 The RGD industry is facing challenges in New York City. The high costs of labor, discounts, promotions and waived fees make it difficult for companies to reduce unit costs and achieve a profit. Additionally, the crowded market with many similar companies offering similar products and services makes it […]
These are seven popular cloud kitchen concepts worldwide: Kitchen United, REEF Technology, CloudKitchens, FoodStars, Grubtech, CookUnity, and Ghost Kitchen Brands. Each company operates a network of shared or leased kitchen spaces that restaurants and other food businesses can use to expand their delivery and takeout operations. These cloud kitchens offer […]
A common sight in ghost kitchens and restaurants is a wall of multiple ipads for online food orders. Deliverect integrates all your online orders to your existing point-of-sale and offers omnichannel restaurant management tools to perfect your operational flow both front and back of the house. Deliverect can update all […]
Brookfield Global Asset Management, one of the world’s leading alternative asset management companies, and REEF Technology, the largest operator of mobility, logistical hubs, and neighborhood kitchens, lead the round of the $80 million investment, following initial investment from Accor Hotels and Simon Property Group. REEF Technology, funded by SoftBank, commits […]