Rapid delivery news & analysis – Page 31
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Comment & OpinionOnline is the new convenience. Mults have to keep up with the 10-minute delivery model
The major supermarkets need to work fast to succeed as shoppers shift to less profitable online sales, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsDeliveroo to create 400 new tech jobs, the ‘vast majority’ in the UK
The company has also announced restaurants will be able to see customer reviews in ‘real time’, before they are published, and get the chance to contact the reviewer directly to resolve issues and offer vouchers
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Comment & OpinionWhy Ocado’s Tim Steiner isn’t rattled by new ultrafast delivery players
The likes of Getir and Gorillas are catering for a different consumer, the Ocado CEO argues
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NewsBeelivery targeting women for courier roles via Facebook
The company has seen a ‘phenomenal response’ from women aged 45 to 55 in particular
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NewsHome deliveries dip for c-stores as restrictions ease
Nisa retailer Richard Kent said his online delivery service has “died right off” in recent months
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NewsGrocemania goes direct to customer with dark store rollout
The first dark store opened this week in Kingston, with a second to folllow in Twickenham in July
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NewsUber Eats adds dedicated pet store to delivery service
It’s understood to be the first time a dedicated pet store has partnered with an on-demand delivery app
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NewsDeliveroo riders to be trained to spot domestic abuse, drug dealing and human trafficking
The food courier platform will offer riders free Metropolitan Police-verified online courses
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NewsOcado expansion plans dealt major blow by High Court
Ocado took Islington Council to court over opposition to its new delivery spoke in the area
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Cook My Grub capitalise on the ordering apps boom?
The home cooking premise has won investors – but can it deliver?
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NewsMFG becomes ‘first retailer’ to offer Costa Express via Uber Eats
Last month MFG partnered with Pret a Manger in a move that will see the brand featured on a forecourt for the first time
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NewsDairyDrop to launch on-demand convenience delivery service
The milk delivery service is to expand following soaring demand from its customers
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NewsTesco trialling one-hour delivery service Whoosh
Whoosh is currently operating from Tesco’s Wolverhampton Willenhall Road Express
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NewsHome chef platform Cook My Grub reveals expansion plans following investment
The platform allows consumers to purchase food prepared in the kitchens of chefs living in their area
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NewsJust Eat jingle UK’s most ‘likeable and memorable’, index finds
The food courier company’s ‘Did somebody say Just Eat?’ sound signature ranked highest based on a variety of metrics
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NewsJisp strikes deal to serve Nisa retailers
Nisa retailers will have access to Jisp’s home delivery, click & collect and scan & go services
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NewsIceland rolling out same-day scheduled delivery nationwide
The frozen food retailer is set to offer same-day slots from 400 stores within the next few weeks, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsIceland expands Uber Eats trial beyond London
The trial has quietly grown to 20 stores, taking it as far beyond London as Letchworth in Hertfordshire and Colchester in Essex
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NewsSouthern Co-op adds eight stores to Snappy Shopper partnership
Top-selling categories delivered via the app had been milk, soft drinks, fruit & veg, other dairy, and the Southern Co-op sandwich deal
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NewsDeliveroo offers free keyring safety alarms to riders
The keyring safety alarms “let off a loud, high-pitched noise and emit a bright flashing light” when activated