food delivery

Retail food delivery is a courier service in which a restaurant, store, or independent food delivery company delivers food to a customer. An order is typically made either through a restaurant or grocer's website or phone, or through a food ordering company. The delivered items can include entrees, sides, drinks, desserts, or grocery items and are typically delivered in boxes or bags.

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Delivery Hero Faces $433 Million EU Antitrust Fine
Delivery Hero Faces $433 Million EU Antitrust Fine
July 08, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

Germany’s Delivery Hero says it may face a “significant” fine over alleged antitrust violations. The online delivery service warned of the potential $433 million fine on a statement on...

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DoorDash Teams With Forage to Expand SNAP/EBT Acceptance
DoorDash Teams With Forage to Expand SNAP/EBT Acceptance
June 25, 2024  |  Partnerships

DoorDash has teamed with Forage to expand SNAP/EBT acceptance on its delivery platform. DoorDash began supporting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments in 2023,...

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Delivery Apps See Orders Drop After Wage Hikes
Delivery Apps See Orders Drop After Wage Hikes
June 23, 2024  |  Delivery

When gig workers in Seattle won higher wages, delivery apps like DoorDash hiked their fees. Now, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Saturday (June 22),...

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Paytm Reportedly Explores Sale of Ticketing Unit to Zomato
Paytm Reportedly Explores Sale of Ticketing Unit to Zomato
June 16, 2024  |  Acquisitions

India’s Paytm is reportedly in discussions to sell its movie/event ticketing business to Zomato. Talks between the FinTech and the food delivery firm are in...

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Food Delivery Platforms Lose $20 Billion as Diners Cut Back
Food Delivery Platforms Lose $20 Billion as Diners Cut Back
May 29, 2024  |  Delivery

Food delivery platforms have reportedly seen more than $20 billion in losses since going public. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (May 29), shares...

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Uber Integrates Social Commerce Into Marketplace as Shoppers Seek Peer Recommendations
Uber Integrates Social Commerce Into Marketplace as Shoppers Seek Peer Recommendations
May 17, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As consumers increasingly look for guidance from trusted friends and content creators to inform their shopping, Uber is integrating a social element into its Eats...

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Uber Pays $950 Million for Delivery Hero’s Taiwan Foodpanda Business
Uber Pays $950 Million for Delivery Hero’s Taiwan Foodpanda Business
May 14, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Uber is acquiring Delivery Hero’s foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950 million. The deal, announced Tuesday (May 14), is expected to close in the first half of next year and...

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Coupang: Fulfillment Service Helps Merchants Double Sales in 90 Days
Coupang: Fulfillment Service Helps Merchants Double Sales in 90 Days
May 07, 2024  |  Earnings

South Korean eCommerce giant Coupang is seeing growing adoption of its latest products and services. Its fulfillment and logistics, grocery delivery and meal delivery offerings made gains during the...

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Instacart Brings Groceries and Restaurant Food Together With Uber Eats Deal
Instacart Brings Groceries and Restaurant Food Together With Uber Eats Deal
May 07, 2024  |  Delivery

Instacart has teamed with Uber to offer its customers restaurant deliveries via Uber Eats. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (May 7) and due to roll out in the weeks ahead,...

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