Wolt has supported €19B in economic activity across its markets. It generated €15B for merchants and €3B in earnings for couriers. Today, Wolt delivers almost everything, with grocery sales hitting €1B annually.

Sam’s Club will open its first-ever checkout-free store in Grapevine, Texas on Oct. 17, 2024. Shoppers will use the Scan & Go app for purchases, marking a shift in the retailer’s tech-driven strategy. CEO Chris Nicholas highlighted the move to eliminate friction for customers.

Instacart is adding interactive games, location-based coupons, and aisle-aware ads to its Caper Carts. These innovations, aimed at enhancing the in-store experience, increase customer engagement while offering new ad opportunities for brands.

Lidl plans to relaunch in the U.S. on Oct. 16, investing $15M in a marketing campaign. The chain, with around 170 stores, aims to boost recognition, which currently stands at just 58%. Lidl’s growth lags behind competitors like Aldi.

Amazon will let Prime members in Phoenix get same-day deliveries for both groceries and Amazon products. The company is expanding this service and adding micro-fulfillment centers and low-cost grocery items to compete with rivals like Walmart.

Kroger's Boost members now get a Disney+, Hulu, or ESPN+ subscription. Members paying $99 annually can enjoy a full year, while $59 members get 6 months free. This follows similar moves by Walmart and Amazon to boost subscriptions with entertainment perks.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that selling pharmacy-only medicines via Amazon without obtaining explicit customer consent for data processing violates GDPR. Michael Spiegel, owner of Linden Pharmacy, has been selling drugs like Aspirin via Amazon since 2017, but competitor Hermann Vogel jr. contested this practice. The ruling affirms that health data protection must be prioritized, requiring clear consent before processing any sensitive health information.

Chipotle, Sweetgreen, and BJ’s Restaurant are first to use DoorDash's new Ads Manager. The platform offers advanced targeting, offsite ads, and sponsored placements to connect with 37M users. DoorDash's ad business grew alongside a 23% revenue jump in Q2 to $2.6B.

Just Eat has warned customers in the UK and Ireland about a dangerous contamination of mustard products containing undeclared peanuts. This follows an FSA investigation, affecting 66 products, as peanut allergies pose a life-threatening risk.

Wolt and Alnatura partner in Germany, offering 600+ products through Wolt Market. Alnatura discontinues its own service as part of a strategy shift. Deliveries will happen in 35 minutes, expanding into Berlin.

Swiggy has launched Bolt, a 10-minute food delivery service in major Indian cities. The service partners with 2,700+ restaurants to deliver quick-to-prepare meals like burgers and coffee. Swiggy aims to stay competitive in India's fast-growing quick-commerce market.

Gopuff unveiled new ad tools to help brands engage Gen Z and millennial consumers. With features like Brand Shops and AdAdapted’s Add-It, brands can now increase average cart values by 20% and boost sales conversions by 24%.

Invesco raised the valuation of Swiggy to $13.3B. The investment firm owns shares worth $237.24M. Swiggy is aiming for a $1.4B IPO with a valuation range of $13B-$15B. This comes amid market cuts for other Indian startups.

Talabat, a Delivery Hero subsidiary, could be valued at $12.9B–$15.1B in its upcoming Dubai IPO, potentially outpacing its parent company. With strong growth and solid market positioning, the sale is run by Emirates NBD, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan.

Amazon shut down three Go stores in New York, leaving 17 Go locations in the U.S. The company has cut its Go stores nearly by half since 2023. Despite this, Amazon continues licensing its Just Walk Out tech to third-party shops.

Huel faces a second ban in two months as the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority finds its Instagram ad misleading. The advert made unsupported claims about the nutritional value and cost-effectiveness of the Daily Greens product. The watchdog also previously banned a Facebook ad in August.

Goodspeed's new marketplace, Foodango.pl, lets customers choose from 400 diet plans. The platform supports flexible daily orders from various producers. Goodspeed, a major Polish logistics provider, launched this to help diet producers grow sales.

Iceland partners with Deliveroo to offer 25-minute delivery across the UK. Starting from 53 stores on September 25, the service will expand to 800 stores by the end of October, offering over 3,000 products, including exclusive brands and value ranges.

Not On The High Street partners with Deliveroo to offer over 1,000 gifts from small brands across London, with deliveries in 25 minutes. The initiative supports small UK businesses and expands Deliveroo's growing "Deliveroo Shopping" service.

DoorDash partners with local companies in Austin and Fresno to pilot a new model where delivery workers are W2 employees, earning hourly wages, benefits, and reimbursements. This experiment contrasts with DoorDash's traditional gig-worker approach, representing a significant shift in the delivery service industry.

DoorDash introduces the DoorDash Commerce Platform, offering merchants tools to manage and grow their businesses across in-store and online channels. The platform includes features like branded mobile apps, AI-powered phone ordering, and a revamped Business Manager App.

Mondelēz introduces a new AI-powered platform to boost global marketing and tap into consumer trends. The platform, developed with Accenture and Publicis Groupe, aims to speed up content creation, personalize messages, and drive innovation.

Just Eat Takeaway teams up with Lovehoney to deliver sex toys in the U.K., Denmark, and Austria. As food delivery firms diversify, Just Eat leads with this unique partnership. The company has implemented age restrictions to ensure safe ordering.

DoorDash and BioPak collaborate to provide affordable sustainable packaging for restaurants in WA & SA. With new regulations, DoorDash merchants can access special pricing on BioPak's products, helping them reduce plastic waste.

Co-op launches a 24-hour grocery delivery service in select UK cities. Partnering with Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats, they aim to capture over one-third of the quick commerce market. Service targets Gen Z and night shift workers.

Olive Garden is partnering with Uber Direct to offer home delivery via Uber Eats drivers. This partnership, announced Thursday, aims to boost sales after a 2.9% drop in same-restaurant sales. A national rollout is expected by May 2025.

Instacart has upgraded its FoodStorm order management system with new features, boosting visibility and flexibility for retailers and customers. With holiday sales approaching, these updates aim to streamline ordering, improve inventory management, and maximize sales.

Grubhub’s campus dining tech, linked to over 360 colleges, now serves 4.5M students. It offers robot delivery, reusable containers, and Amazon's Just Walk Out tech at select schools, enhancing convenience and sustainability in college dining.

Flink raises $150M, valuing the company at nearly $1B. The Berlin-based startup will use the funds to focus on Germany and the Netherlands, projecting $600M in 2024 revenue. The funding includes $115M in equity and $35M in debt.

Will Shu, CEO of Deliveroo, sold 9.4M shares worth £15M for personal investments after Deliveroo's first profit of £1.3M. Despite the sale, Shu retains 95.8M shares. The company also announced a £150M buyback, and its stock remains stable.

Instacart aims to convert 25M annual users into monthly shoppers, driving up order frequency. CEO Fidji Simo sees a chance to increase average purchases from 11 to monthly. The company leads in large basket share at 70% of the market.

Instacart is growing by adding emerging brands to its ad base and expanding retail partnerships. CEO Fidji Simo said these moves, announced Sept. 12, could double the growth rate of retailers launching new services with Instacart.

Swiggy plans to boost its IPO by $150M, aiming for a total of $1.4B. It seeks shareholder approval to raise $600M from fresh shares. Backed by Prosus and SoftBank, Swiggy eyes a $15B valuation for its public listing.

Deliveroo has launched its new global brand platform, ‘Now Just Got Even Better,’ showcasing its expanded services in the UAE. The campaign highlights how Deliveroo now delivers more than food – from groceries to pet items – transforming any moment.

Deliveroo launches a pet food delivery service in partnership with Tom&Co. 262 pet products will be available in Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, and Kortrijk. Wallonia is currently excluded, but expansion plans are in place.

Delli, founded by Simon Beckerman, secured $6M in new funding. With 16x revenue growth, Delli plans to double its team and expand beyond the UK. Led by investors like Balderton, they aim to tap into the US market.

Amazon introduces its new grocery brand, Amazon Saver, with most items under $5. Prime members receive up to 50% off rotating weekly groceries. This move aims to beat Walmart and Target’s price cuts as the grocery battle intensifies.

Uber Eats partners with Michelin-star chef Simon Rogan for a $100 (or £80) five-course delivery menu. Ingredients come from Rogan's Cumbrian farm, with local meat, electric vehicles, and seaweed packaging enhancing sustainability.

Seven & i Holdings rejected Alimentation Couche-Tard’s $38B offer, calling it too low and risky. The deal could create a 100K-store giant, but 7-Eleven is skeptical. The Japanese firm is open to better offers but warns of regulatory hurdles.

Alnatura shuts down its delivery service on Sept. 30, 2024. The company struggled with technical issues, high costs of electric vehicles, and scattered customers. Alnatura will now focus on its core in-store business.

Swiggy launches Incognito Mode, allowing users to place private orders that are hidden from their order history. Currently available to 10% of users, this feature caters to the rising demand for privacy in online transactions.

Delivery Hero is planning to list its Talabat unit on the Dubai stock market, aiming to raise $1B. Emirates NBD, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan are handling the IPO. Talabat's valuation could exceed €5.4B.

SPAR Group is selling its struggling Polish division to Specjal for $10M. SPAR will recapitalize the business at a cost of $143M to clear debts. This deal refocuses SPAR on its South African core operations.

REWE has teamed up with Lieferando to provide 45-minute grocery delivery in 40+ cities. Customers can choose from over 3,000 products with orders starting at $21. Delivery fees vary from $2, but are free for large orders.

Kaufland Marketplace launched in Austria on September 4, 2024. This is the fourth country for its e-commerce platform, which is already available in Germany, Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia. Kaufland aims for rapid growth.

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala applies to take full control of Getir as Türkiye's delivery giant focuses on its home market after securing $250M in June. This follows Getir's exit from Europe, with founders retaining a minority stake.

JPMorgan suggested a mega merger of Just Eat, Delivery Hero, and iFood. Just Eat's CEO joked about the idea on X, referencing the proposed name, JustiFoodHero. The combined companies would create a giant in the food delivery sector.

Instacart's Daniel Danker shares their vision for the future of grocery shopping, centered around AI personalization. New features like personal planograms and digital flyers aim to make grocery shopping more tailored and cost-effective.

Meituan's revenue for Q2 reached $11.6B, exceeding expectations and marking an impressive rise from $9.5B last year. Despite China's slow economic recovery, the company benefited from delivering low-cost products. Profit margins also grew, doubling from 8.7% to 16.9%.

Amazon Fresh has added four new supermarkets, including its first Northern California location. The new stores in California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer advanced shopping tech and local products, bringing the chain close to 50 locations nationwide.