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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 article from USA Today delves into the burgeoning world of ghost kitchens. This phenomenon has seen rapid growth alongside the rise of food delivery services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ghost kitchens, also known as dark or cloud kitchens, are commercial cooking spaces that produce food solely for delivery, […]
In the rapidly evolving world of digital technology, two terms often emerge as buzzwords: Bitcoin and blockchain. While they are closely related, they are not the same. Understanding the distinction between Bitcoin and blockchain is crucial for anyone interested in the digital economy, cryptocurrencies, or the future of finance. What […]
Pinterest’s engineering team embarked on a complex, two-year migration project to consolidate over 500 key-value use cases into a single storage system. This ambitious move aimed to reduce system complexity, lower operational overhead, and improve performance, all while managing over 4 petabytes of data and handling hundreds of millions of […]
Postman, a San Francisco-based software startup from India, is anticipating a surge in demand for its products due to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI). The company, which provides toolkits for software developers to create and run application programming interfaces (APIs), sees a significant role for APIs in the […]
The article “Project Managers Should Think Like Startup Founders” by Ron Ashkenas in Harvard Business Review focuses on rethinking the traditional approach to project management. Ashkenas argues that most project managers concentrate on planning and execution, but this method often fails to consider critical assumptions, leading to misguided directions and […]
After a financial fiasco that left the gourmet food delivery service Providoor in liquidation, owing over $6.3 million, the company has found a lifeline in a new owner and a star-studded cast of culinary celebrities. Launched during the pandemic lockdowns as a lifeline for food enthusiasts to access meals from […]
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, […]
Investopedia reports that DoorDash exceeded earnings expectations with a significant rise in orders and user engagement on its platform. Despite high inflation, consumers in the U.S. continue to spend on delivery and takeout, contributing to DoorDash’s growth. The company posted a net loss of $75 million, or 19 cents per […]
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 […]