aggregators

Instacart Expands Smart Carts as Grocers Grapple With Reliance on the Aggregator
Instacart Expands Smart Carts as Grocers Grapple With Reliance on the Aggregator
June 22, 2023  |  Aggregators

As grocers look for ways to meet consumers’ demand for lower-friction checkout options, many are turning to smart carts, and those that rely on Instacart for this...

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Domino’s Takes Tip From 7-Eleven With Pinned-Location Delivery
Domino’s Takes Tip From 7-Eleven With Pinned-Location Delivery
June 20, 2023  |  Delivery

As Domino’s looks for ways to retain delivery customers’ loyalty in the face of increasing competition from aggregators’ pizza offerings, the chain is making it possible to...

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Rising Food Prices Have Restaurants Seeking Other Revenue Streams
Rising Food Prices Have Restaurants Seeking Other Revenue Streams
June 16, 2023  |  Restaurant Roundup

This week in restaurant news, Chuck E. Cheese looks to boost its margins by opening a new revenue stream, the inflation gap between foodservice and...

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Cava Sees IPO Success While Other Fast-Casuals Take Stock Market Hit
Cava Sees IPO Success While Other Fast-Casuals Take Stock Market Hit
June 15, 2023  |  Market Conditions

With the competitive environment for fast-casual chains looking for investors growing more crowded, other brands appear to be suffering from Cava’s success. The fast-casual Mediterranean...

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Aggregators Oppose NYC Driver Wage Increase, but Low Pay Threatens Retention
Aggregators Oppose NYC Driver Wage Increase, but Low Pay Threatens Retention
June 13, 2023  |  Aggregators

Restaurant aggregators may be against legislation to raise drivers’ pay, but without some kind of change to their gig workers’ pay structure, they struggle to...

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NYC Raises Food Delivery Driver Minimum Wage in Ongoing Aggregator Tug-O’-War 
NYC Raises Food Delivery Driver Minimum Wage in Ongoing Aggregator Tug-O’-War 
June 13, 2023  |  News

As aggregators, consumers, gig drivers and restaurants alike struggle to make the economics of on-demand food delivery work out in their favor, New York City...

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Uber Health Now Delivers Groceries and OTC Medications
Uber Health Now Delivers Groceries and OTC Medications
June 13, 2023  |  Healthcare

As health plans seek ways of improving utilization and experience for members, particularly around supplemental benefits like healthy foods and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, Uber Health...

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Grubhub Cuts Staff by 15%
Grubhub Cuts Staff by 15%
June 12, 2023  |  Personnel

Grubhub is the latest food delivery service to cut jobs amid ongoing pressures on its industry. The company announced Monday (June 12) that it is...

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DoorDash and Edible Team to Capture Consumers’ Gift Spending
DoorDash and Edible Team to Capture Consumers’ Gift Spending
June 08, 2023  |  Delivery

DoorDash, in its ongoing effort to find and create new occasions for on-demand delivery, is increasing its gifting options. The aggregator announced Thursday (June 8)...

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