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NewsCity snapshot: Norwegian grocery delivery business Oda raises €223m to drive European expansion
Norwegian e-grocery business Oda has raised €223M to fund territorial expansion in a funding round led by SoftBank and tech investor Prosus.
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NewsTesco links with SimplyCook for ‘Let’s Cook’ in-store meal kits
The ‘Let’s Cook’ one-stop chiller bay will invite shoppers to create a meal for two for £6
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NewsCity News: Deliveroo IPO falls flat as share price plunges
Deliveroo may have been London’s largest IPO in almost a decade, but the float also proved to be one of the market’s least well received.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow convenience stores have upped their online shopping game
The pandemic drove a huge shift in convenience retail, as independents pivoted to home delivery models. So how did they manage the transition so quickly? And will the trend continue?
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NewsWeezy secures fresh herb supply with vertical farmers Infarm
Infarm produce grown in Tottenham will be delivered multiple times a week to four Weezy distribution hubs
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NewsDeliveroo valued at £7.6bn but shares flop in London debut
Shares in Deliveroo crashed as much as 30% this morning as it made its long-awaited debut on the LSE
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NewsGorillas and Getir achieve ‘unicorn status’ following funding rounds
Both rapid delivery services have launched in London this year
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NewsJJ Foodservice steps up online security in response to fraudulent impersonations
The north London-based business has posted prominent anti-fraud messaging across its website
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NewsUnitas Wholesale rolls out Appy Shop partnership for fast delivery
The shopping app has been building its relationship with Unitas for several months
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Promotional FeaturesNew routines for a new reality: looking at the boom in e-commerce and its impact on grocery
As the surge in grocery e-commerce looks set to continue beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, how can retailers ensure that they are serving their consumers well and understanding their shopping habits and requirements?
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Analysis & FeaturesDeliveroo: is it really worth £8.8bn?
Can the business – which is still operating at a loss despite a major boost in home deliveries during the pandemic – be worth investing in post-Covid?
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NewsGorillas secures five-year lease on London HQ
Gorillas Technologies has signed up to a 4,500 sq ft space within a former billiard table factory
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Comment & OpinionThe Convenience Mix podcast delves into the growing online opportunity
Online grocery has grown rapidly during the pandemic – and convenience retailers have adapted to the new reality just as fast
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NewsMicro-fulfilment centres stand to cut congestion and emissions, study finds
A new study has found congestion and emissions could fall significantly if the number of MFCs continues to increase in London
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NewsOnline marketplace for ‘diverse entrepreneurs’ Afroposure launches
The startup will showcase food and drink brands from entrepreneurs from ethnic minority backgrounds
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NewsBrewDog launches ‘first carbon negative beer club’
Its new DTC subscription service will ship monthly boxes of beer from BrewDog and craft brewers such as Cloudwater and Mikkeller
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Comment & OpinionWhat role can digital play in the future of grocery convenience?
The evolution of e-commerce has disrupted the meaning of ‘convenience’ but grocery still has to catch up, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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NewsOn-demand grocer Roadrunner reveals NI expansion plan
The service’s delivery fee is £2.99. Drivers are employed on a full-time basis
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NewsInvestigation finds many Deliveroo riders earn less than minimum wage
Investigation found one cyclist in Yorkshire worked 180 hours and was paid the equivalent of £2 per hour
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets can’t use the pandemic as an excuse for poor digital experiences
Supermarket websites are creating friction that is completely avoidable, says Carl Uminski, COO at digital product agency Somo