DoorDash teams up with Ibotta to offer personalized digital coupons across grocery, beauty, and alcohol categories. The move highlights growing demand for consumer savings.

Swiggy's new app, Pyng, connects fitness coaches and educators with clients. The app offers booking, payment tracking, and service listing features, targeting new markets.

The UK plans a “Deliveroo-style” NHS app upgrade to enhance appointment booking, reduce inefficiencies, and personalize care. Concerns linger over execution and legacy issues.

After two years, Just Eat Takeaway sold Grubhub to Wonder for $650M. Burdened by $500M debt, Just Eat nets only $50M from the sale, a fraction of its 2020 value.

Flipkart taps Dunzo co-founder Kabeer Biswas to lead Flipkart Minutes. The Walmart-owned e-commerce giant is intensifying its quick-commerce efforts in urban India.

Amazon Fresh launched its £1 meal deal campaign for Londoners. From Jan 6-31, grab a main, snack, and drink, usually £3.90, in select stores via the Amazon app.

German retailer Kaufland's e-truck project has cut 500 tonnes of CO2 emissions since 2023. It includes ten 40-tonne electric trucks covering 560,000 km annually.

The CFPB accuses Walmart of forcing Spark drivers to pay $10M in fees to access earnings. The lawsuit alleges deceptive practices by Walmart and fintech firm Branch.

Bum Seok Austin Kim is the new CEO of Woowa Brothers, succeeding Pieter-Jan Vandepitte. Kim brings expertise from Uber, Glovo, and Trendyol Go to lead Korea's delivery giant.

French startup Epicery shuts down, citing financial challenges from inflation and competition. The firm leaves behind a legacy of empowering local food shops.

The new partnership introduces AI-powered Samsung fridges that let users order groceries directly via Instacart. Launching in 2025, it promises a smarter kitchen experience.

A recent Deliveroo survey found food delivery integral to daily life in Singapore, with 68% using it regularly. Beyond meals, users now turn to delivery for groceries, gifts, and charity.

Ocado faced backlash as a malfunction at its Erith warehouse left customers missing key Christmas food items. The company apologized but damage to trust lingers.

Zepto Cafe clocks 30,000 daily orders and plans a separate app. CEO Palicha predicts $120M ARR by 2026, doubling down on 10-min food delivery wars.

Taiwan's regulators stopped Uber's $950M Foodpanda purchase, citing anti-competitive risks. Uber argued the deal would benefit consumers and local markets.

Klarna and Flink now offer quick commerce customers flexible payment options, enhancing convenience in Germany’s $273B grocery market transformation.

Over 70% of DoorDash couriers in Pennsylvania prefer staying contractors, even with benefits offered in a pilot program. DoorDash has paid $802K to 4,400 drivers so far.

magicpin enters food delivery as 'magicNOW,' partnering with 3,000+ merchants. Launching in 6 Indian cities, it targets freshness with a 2 km radius and a 15-min delivery promise. A pilot saw 75K deliveries in 4 weeks.

Glovo Prime launches in Poland, offering unlimited free deliveries and exclusive deals for $3.30/month. With over 5,000 stores onboard, it aims to make Glovo more accessible and convenient.

Shipium partners with DoorDash Drive On-Demand to add white-label delivery to its platform. The integration enables quick setup for merchants, simplifying local delivery, saving costs, and enhancing shipping speed.

Wolt now delivers AMORELIE, LEGO, and more in Berlin and Hamburg. A new "Double Order" feature saves fees by bundling items from two shops in one delivery, bringing gifts, wine, and local delights to your door in 35 minutes.

Deliveroo launches ‘Deliveroo Shopping’ in Hong Kong, offering over 10K SKUs across baby, pet, pharmacy, and more. Partnering with Watsons, LEGO, and others, it combines convenience, gifting, and retail in a single app.

Wing and DoorDash expand drone delivery to Dallas-Fort Worth, offering 15-minute food drops from 50 local merchants. Wing drones travel at 65 mph, serving eligible addresses via the DoorDash app. The partnership began in Australia in 2022.

Netflix and Just Eat UK launch a Korean menu and Squid Game-inspired app game this Boxing Day. Fans can indulge in themed dishes and compete in EliminATE, with a chance to win $12.5K. Available at 90+ locations nationwide.

Grubhub will pay $25M after allegations of hidden fees, false earnings claims, and unauthorized restaurant listings. The FTC and Illinois AG's complaint pushes changes, ensuring transparency and refunds for customers.

Grubhub now serves over 2.6K Hilton hotels, expanding its 2023 partnership with the brand. Guests at Hampton, Tru, and Spark properties can enjoy food, grocery, and convenience deliveries. Grubhub benefits from greater U.S. brand visibility.

DoorDash’s Portable Benefits Pilot paid 4,400 Dashers an average of $200 over six months. Despite funding for health insurance, only 7% used it for that. Most Dashers prefer independent work with benefits over full-time employment.

Swiggy unveils One BLCK, an invite-only membership offering exclusive perks like faster deliveries, free cocktails, and premium brand partnerships. Introductory plans start at $3.60, aiming to boost customer retention and engagement.

Feds are investigating HelloFresh’s Aurora facility and Midway Staffing over child labor claims. HelloFresh terminated Midway and denied wrongdoing. Midway also denies hiring minors. The case involves Factor, acquired by HelloFresh in 2020.

Instacart’s valuation dropped to $13B, down from $39B in 2021. The company filed for an IPO, cut staff by 3K, and reduced costs amid market volatility. Employee shares form the majority of the IPO, impacting investor expectations.

Bolt launches Bolt Ski to serve skiers in Zakopane and other resorts. Cars equipped with ski racks make transport easy. Available this winter in top Tatra destinations. Over 200M Bolt users may benefit globally.

Walmart Canada partners with DoorDash to deliver goods from 300+ Supercentres across 10 provinces. Customers enjoy access to groceries and essentials, with $0 delivery fees for DashPass members, boosting affordability and convenience.

Glovo shifts 15,000 riders in Spain to salaried roles, complying with labor laws. The move aligns with Spain’s Rider Law and follows government pressure. Delivery Hero expects a $100M EBITDA impact in 2025.

Zomato now holds 57% of India's food delivery market, surpassing Swiggy. In FY24, Zomato’s GOV grew 22% YoY, outpacing Swiggy’s 14%. Goldman Sachs highlighted Zomato's profitability, faster growth, and 31% CAGR projection.

Swiggy, led by CEO Sriharsha Majety, halts expansion to focus on Delhi, Bengaluru, and more. Rising rents and demand for affordable delivery drive this strategic decision, shared during Q2 FY25 earnings.

Just Eat Takeaway.com will stop operating in France on December 9, 2024. The move follows consultations that started in July 2024. This is part of their strategy to focus on profitable markets. Employees are receiving support.

Myntra’s “M-Now” offers 30-min delivery of 10K+ styles in Bengaluru. It expands to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune soon. Backed by Flipkart, the service is part of India’s $42B quick-commerce boom by 2030.

Swiggy’s Bolt service is now in 400 Indian cities. It partners with 40K+ restaurants, including KFC and McDonald’s, for 10-minute deliveries. Using a 2-km radius strategy, Bolt aims to regain market share from Zomato.

eBay UK will allow knife sales again, using age verification. Buyers must prove they're 18+, with secure delivery and packaging rules. Illegal knives stay banned. This update aids sales of everyday tools and kitchen items.

Donald Trump plans 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico imports and 10% on China. Experts warn this could raise inflation by $78B annually and disrupt USMCA. Companies like Honda and Ralph Lauren already adjust supply chains for changes.

DoorDash adds 5 grocers to its platform, including Fresh Encounter, Stew Leonard’s, and Plum Market. These family-owned stores expand DoorDash’s grocery reach. CEO Tony Xu notes growing demand, with more users ordering groceries first.

Amazon India will launch its quick commerce service, Tez, by late 2024 or early 2025. The move targets a $7B market, competing with Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy. The initiative focuses on groceries, logistics, and scaling dark stores.

Instacart now offers a SNAP eligibility tool, helping families check their benefits in 60 seconds. It also allows FSA/HSA payments at checkout, easing health expense shopping. These efforts enhance access to food and medical products.

Just Eat Takeaway plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange by Dec. 27, citing low trading volumes and administrative costs. Shares fell 1.5% after the announcement. The firm will focus solely on its Amsterdam listing.

Zomato raised $1B via institutional placement at $3/share. Top investors include Motilal Oswal (20.8%). The move shifts Zomato to a domestic company, empowering its quick-commerce unit Blinkit. Rival Swiggy recently raised $1.35B.

Foodinho, owned by Glovo, was fined $5.2M by Italy’s privacy authority for mishandling rider data. This follows a $3M fine in 2021. Issues included unlawful GPS tracking and biometric data misuse, affecting over 35,000 workers.

Yuka, with 60M users, now lets people email brands directly about unhealthy ingredients. This feature debuted in France and the U.S., with plans for global expansion. Brands like Intermarché already changed 900 recipes due to Yuka’s influence.

Zomato expects 30% yearly growth for 5 years, driven by innovation and a market share of 58%. With a gross order value of $3.8B, the company plans an $8.5B QIP in December. Morgan Stanley raises price target to $4.3.

Uber launched "Local Pickup" in Poland, expanding to Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, and Trójmiasto. Users can now task drivers with collecting store orders, parcels, or gifts. This service, priced slightly above "Uber Package," rivals Glovo's offering.

Instacart, DoorDash, and Shipt ramp up efforts to lower grocery costs for consumers. October's online grocery sales hit $10.5B as affordability becomes key. Instacart launched Super Saver and SNAP tools. DoorDash now offers price comparison tools.