Instacart has significantly expanded its acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments, as aggregators compete to unlock the spending opportunities presented by a range of benefits programs. The grocery aggregator announced Tuesday (Jan. 30) that it has broadened its SNAP...
Rappi, a Latin American delivery app backed by SoftBank, is partnering with FinTech R2 to provide loans to restaurants in Mexico and Colombia. Restaurants selling via the app for at least three months will be eligible for these loans, which will be repaid through their sales on...
Uber will begin letting teenagers book rides — highly supervised rides — on its platform. The company announced Wednesday (May 17) the launch of its “teen accounts” service for riders ages 13 to 17. In a post on the company blog, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discussed the...
Instacart reportedly wants to be top-of-mind when small businesses need office supplies and snacks. The Information reported Tuesday (Feb. 14) that the firm, primarily known for delivering groceries to homes, aims to expand its market before beginning a potential initial public offering (IPO). The small...
June 23, 2024
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), those companies are dealing with irate customers, a drop in restaurant orders, and a dearth of drivers. According to the report, lawmakers in New York City, which also passed a […]
July 27, 2023
Rappi, a Latin American delivery app backed by SoftBank, is partnering with FinTech R2 to provide loans to restaurants in Mexico and Colombia. Restaurants selling via the app for at least three...
May 17, 2023
Uber will begin letting teenagers book rides — highly supervised rides — on its platform. The company announced Wednesday (May 17) the launch of its “teen accounts” service for riders ages...
February 14, 2023
Instacart reportedly wants to be top-of-mind when small businesses need office supplies and snacks. The Information reported Tuesday (Feb. 14) that the firm, primarily known for delivering groceries to homes,...
