Rapid delivery news & analysis – Page 24
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NewsOcado reveals ‘game-changing’ new robots and software
Ocado showcased the new developments to investors this week
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NewsGetir to create 6,000 jobs this year as UK expansion continues
Since launching in the UK a year ago, the Turkish company now employs 4,000 people in permanent roles,
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NewsRapid grocer Jiffy launches ‘quick commerce as a service’ with BrewDog
The first partner for the offering is BrewDog, which is working with Jiffy to launch an ultra-fast beer delivery service
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Comment & OpinionJust walk out could be a game-changer for Aldi’s stores
Aldi’s ‘just walk out’ move seems unlikely for a no-frills discounter. But if it works it makes total sense
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NewsAldi ditches Deliveroo as more normal shopping patterns drive down demand
The Grocer approached Aldi for comment after spotting several of its stores had disappeared from the platform
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NewsCook My Grub kicks off £1.5m funding drive to fuel ten-fold growth in customers
The food delivery marketplace is seeking to raise the cash through a combination of VC, high net-worth individuals and private and angel investors.
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NewsDash adds wonky mango-flavoured sparkling water to its lineup
The brand had saved the “rejected knobbly, bobbly mangoes, fusing the wonderfully unwanted wonky fruit into freshly-sprung, sparkling water”, it said
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NewsTesco to roll out Whoosh one-hour delivery service to 600 stores
The service – which offers fast delivery for a flat £5 fee – was quietly launched in May, from a single store in Wolverhampton
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NewsRapid grocer Gopuff to launch own-label range
The delivery firm is expected to launch the product in the coming weeks
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NewsAbel & Cole to donate almost 1.5 million portions of fruit & veg to food banks
The organic food box service is partnering with three charities for the initiative
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NewsOne Stop to continue working with Deliveroo alongside new Just Eat tie-up
Just Eat’s national reach means it could offer delivery for up to 500 One Stop stores
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NewsRapid convenience app Zapp poaches Deliveroo grocery VP Ajay Lakhwani
Prior to Deliveroo, Lakhwani led the Amazon Fresh and Prime Now ambient business at Amazon UK
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NewsDeliveroo continues Editions dark kitchen expansion with new London trio
Deliveroo launched Editions in 2016, and now has locations across the UK, including Manchester, Leeds and Brighton
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Analysis & FeaturesFive unmissable long reads on food and drink in 2021
It’s been a big year for the food and drink sector. Omicron aside, 2021 has brought ongoing Brexit challenges, new technology, rapidly evolving shopping habits and the arrival of new power players.
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Analysis & Features16 of the biggest moments in grocery in 2021
Serial shortages, Amazon’s arrival and Aldi’s efforts to #FreeCuthbert – 2021 was never dull.
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NewsAsda to offer rapid grocery delivery with Just Eat
A range of up to 1,000 lines will be available from Asda stores via Just Eat from January
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets need q-commerce to win back share from discounters
Convenience is the new weapon in the battle against Aldi and Lidl, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsRapid delivery grocer Getir launches Christmas ad campaign
The song-filled ads will air tonight during Tipping Point and Grayson’s Art Club
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NewsGopuff appoints former MP Luciana Berger as corporate affairs chief
She joins from global communications firm Edelman, where she has been MD, advocacy and public affairs, since May last year
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NewsNisa stores achieve £5m in sales with Snappy Shopper home deliveries
It is more than double the total that had been achieved by February this year