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DoorDash, the prominent delivery company, is rolling out new safety features to enhance the experience for its riders. Key among these is a reduction in notifications for riders during deliveries. The updated iOS app will now limit notifications to essential ones, such as delivery address changes or customer messages. All […]
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 […]
Getir, the ultrafast grocery delivery platform, has decided to pull out of Spain, Italy, and Portugal. This strategic move aims to concentrate the company’s financial resources on markets that present more robust opportunities for operational profitability and sustainable growth. This decision follows reports by the Spanish trade union CCOO in […]
Dubai-based proptech firm, Facilio, has been chosen by cloud kitchen giant Kitopi to implement its Connected CaFM platform. This strategic move aims to centralize and optimize Kitopi’s operations across its expansive network, which spans over 200 kitchens in five countries. Kitopi, known for revolutionizing the traditional restaurant scene with its […]
Restaurant Expands Summer Hours with New Ghost Kitchen Pedroso’s Pizza, a popular Austin pizzeria, is expanding its summer hours by utilizing a ghost kitchen. The ghost kitchen at Prep ATX will allow Pedroso’s to offer delivery and takeout orders from 11 am to 9 pm, seven days a week. Ghost […]
The revolution isn’t guaranteed to work for everybody, but there are strategies you can employ to maximize your chances of success. The author of this piece reflects on his past work experiences and how they eventually led him to work remotely. He used to work for a financial services firm […]