In a strategic move on March 18, 2024, Bolt and Checkout.com announced an exclusive partnership aiming to revolutionize ecommerce. Checkout.com will now power Bolt's one-click checkout, promising a seamless shopping experience for 80M+ US shoppers.

With the launch of Bolt Food for Business, Ghanaian companies can now order meals and snacks through the Bolt app, streamlining office food logistics. Baaba Hammond highlights the benefits of modern, convenient office meal solutions.

Following a successful pilot, Glovo & e-Mobility Rentals up their eco-game in Bucharest. Their EV fleet now boasts 62 units, slashing CO2 emissions and speeding up deliveries.

Instacart's new Developer Platform offers a public API, enabling apps like WeightWatchers and NYT Cooking to offer seamless grocery shopping experiences. Features like same-day delivery from 85,000 stores and access to a vast item catalog promise to revolutionize how we plan meals and shop.

Coupang Eats revamps its WOW membership to include free delivery, eliminating cost hurdles and potentially doubling order volumes, as CEO Bom Kim reports a significant rise in subscriptions.

Despite aspirations for a stock market debut, Swiggy grapples with a $200M loss and a hefty $500M loss for the fiscal year 2022-23. The food giant, valued at $10.7B, eyes recovery by cutting costs.

DoorDash opens its Accelerator for Local Restaurants program to foodservice operators in D.C. and Minneapolis, offering tailored programming, partnerships, and a $5,000 grant to foster community connection and revenue growth.

Getir's UK stores join forces with Too Good To Go, offering 'Surprise Bags' worth £16-£18 for just £5.50 to fight food waste. Karthik Harith highlights the sustainable and value-driven aspect of this partnership.

Deliveroo is revolutionizing rider welfare with free childcare and education upgrades. Teaming up with Bubble for 15,000 childcare hours and Lynx Educate for over 1,500 courses, the company aims to provide unparalleled flexibility and growth opportunities for its riders.

Chick-fil-A's innovative stride into mobile-only dining starts in NYC on March 21. This tech-forward spot on the Upper East Side will cater exclusively to online and app orders, marking a significant shift in dining trends post-pandemic.

Target's new express self-checkout lanes limit shoppers to 10 items, promising to cut waiting times in half. Managers now flexibly adjust lane availability to meet customer flow, alongside enhanced cashier training for a smoother checkout experience.

After acquiring Gorillas, Getir is now eyeing Flink, the German leader in quick delivery. Talks with Flink are progressing, with its CEO potentially becoming Getir's European head. Flink's need for funds amid rising costs and shrinking demand might seal the deal.

Walmart's partnership with Instacart for same-day delivery in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Tulsa heats up the competition with Amazon. The alliance enhances Instacart's $14B worth and Walmart's extensive product range delivery.

As gig work's profitability dwindles in Latin America, workers resort to renting accounts from peers to sidestep platform bans, impacting up to 30% of gig workers in Mexico. Verification efforts by platforms like iFood and Uber struggle against this widespread practice.

DoorDash’s new drone delivery service, in collaboration with Wing, begins at Wendy's in Christianburg, VA. Residents within 2.5 miles of the 2355 N. Franklin St. location can enjoy aerially-delivered square beef sandwiches.

Portugal's food delivery couriers, using platforms like Uber Eats and Glovo, plan a historic strike on 22 March. They demand improved wages, better working conditions, and compensation for expenses, refusing to deliver for six hours to voice their needs.

Deliveroo announces a groundbreaking profit of $109M in 2023, a stark contrast to the previous year's loss. The expansion into Deliveroo Shopping and advertising, alongside efficiency improvements, marks a promising future for the company.

Bolt Food is on the hunt for food critics in Poznań, offering discounts, free deliveries, and a photography workshop. Do you have what it takes to describe the texture of chicken in ten minutes or instantly name your top three dishes? Your culinary critique could secure you special perks and a role in enhancing food delivery experiences.

Instacart's dive into sales data reveals the unique shopping habits of U.S. states. Arizona loves booze delivery, Colorado orders dry mouth relief and frozen burritos, and Michigan surprises with orders for ice cream scoopers and kettlebells.

DoorDash's AI innovation, SafeChat+, is set to tackle verbal abuse in chats by detecting offensive language in real-time. With capabilities to analyze over 1,400 messages per minute in multiple languages, SafeChat+ empowers users and delivery personnel with immediate response options.

Following Belgium's lead, the EU compromise empowers member states to decide employment status for gig economy workers, affecting companies like Uber and Deliveroo. This landmark decision introduces legal clarity, albeit with mixed reactions from various stakeholders.

Delivery Hero restructures with a USD syndication, extending maturity to 2029 and reducing interest rates, while preparing to repurchase convertible bonds.

Baron Capital marks Swiggy at $12.16B, surpassing its $10.7B value in 2022. A leap from a $5.5B low, hinting at India's booming food delivery sector.

Carrefour Polska partners with Wolt for fast delivery, expanding e-commerce reach. The strategic move aims at enhancing online shopping convenience and broadening customer base.

Instacart and DoorDash team up with regional grocers like Canseco's Market & Rouses Markets for an ecommerce sprint. The digital age welcomes groceries with open arms.

Uber Eats' new live location-sharing helps couriers brave jungles for your pizza. Available in 11,000 cities, except Quebec, it's the outdoor delivery game-changer we didn't know we needed!

Glovo, Spain's startup darling, is wrestling with €205M in fines over rider employment status. As legal battles mount, the company's financials wobble, with losses hitting €420M in 2022 and €209M in 2023.

Wolt launches "Wolt for Work," turning meal deliveries and office supplies into perks. This new service caters to the growing demand for workplace flexibility and food benefits, promising a revolution in employee benefits and office procurement.

Ocado's return to profit with a £51.6M EBITDA uplift contrasts its £394M loss, amidst a sales hike to £2.8B. Legal tussles with M&S over a due £190.7M add a spicy twist to the plot. Growth and disputes color Ocado's year.

Swiggy, prepping for a monumental IPO, flips its name from Bundl Technologies to Swiggy Pvt Ltd, aiming for brand proximity. This $1Bn IPO move is to mirror its core brand more closely, enhancing stock market presence.

Just Eat Takeaway aims for a 40% EBITDA jump in 2024 after a $1.95B loss. Despite efforts, Grubhub challenges persist. The company bets on Northern Europe and tech for a turnaround.

After months of intense negotiations, Delivery Hero's deal to sell its Foodpanda business in key Southeast Asian markets falls through. CEO Niklas Östberg cites failed agreement terms as the core issue, yet remains optimistic about the region's growth potential.

Despite hitting a 52-week high, DoorDash's Q4 earnings reveal a 39-cent-per-share loss, overshooting analyst expectations and leading to a 9.5% share drop. Yet, the company highlights record user growth and international expansion, betting on future profitability.

Instacart has faced its third valuation cut this year, plummeting to $13B from a high of $39B in 2021. The company's move to slash valuation and lay off 250 workers signals a strategic pivot as it prepares for an IPO in a volatile market.

Amazon Fresh's new Recurring Reservations feature lets you book grocery pickups or deliveries a week in advance. With customizable Repeat Items, your favorites auto-fill your cart. Available in 1,300 U.S. cities, it's grocery shopping made effortlessly convenient.

Uber, Mitsubishi Electric, and Cartken unveil a groundbreaking service in Tokyo, launching end of March. Using Cartken's Model C robots, they aim to tackle the logistics crisis with innovative solutions.

Despite a dip in supermarket visits and orders, online grocery sales in the U.S. hit $8.5B in January 2024, marking a 1.8% increase from last year. Ship-to-home sales soared, with Amazon leading the charge, evidencing changing consumer habits amidst financial shifts.

Biedronka's new e-store at zakupy.biedronka.pl offers 4k products for doorstep delivery, planning up to 4 days ahead, a feature not available with Glovo. This move expands Biedronka's digital footprint, including its Biedronka Home for non-food items.

Last summer, a DoorDash driver in Indiana discovered an app promising to reveal tips, a game-changer in a gig economy where seeing base pay only is the norm. Amidst the delivery app battlefield, bots like "Batch grabbers" and Para are offering gig workers a controversial edge, promising higher earnings by showcasing hidden order details or automating order claims. Despite the allure, these digital shortcuts violate company policies, with consequences for those caught.

On a day when love should be in the air, Deliveroo and Uber Eats drivers are swapping roses for picket signs. This Valentine's, they're calling for an end to "loveless" pay conditions, demanding the national living wage. A heartfelt plea for fairness, or a recipe for unromantic dinners?

As DoorDash eyes global domination from the U.S. to the sparsely populated landscapes of Europe and beyond, CEO Tony Xu admits there's a long road ahead. With ambitions stretching from Japan to Australia, and a new grocery ally in Ahold Delhaize, DoorDash's menu now includes more than just your favorite takeout.

Goodbye, green dreams: Pret A Manger is ditching its Veggie Pret outlets, converting London and Manchester stores to regular menus. With veggie options now mainstream, Pret's closing the chapter on an 8-year experiment in plant-based dining.

In a bold move, Gopuff and Starbucks team up, bringing coffee to your doorstep 24/7. Starbucks-trained baristas prep orders in Gopuff's micro-fulfillment centers, promising 30-minute deliveries. The "Starbucks After Dark" campaign aims to boost nighttime sales, targeting a fresh opportunity for orders between 5 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Despite achieving a gross merchandise value of $51.3B, up 6.7% YOY, and an EBITDA north of $250M, Delivery Hero's stock fell by 3.9%. Analyst doubts and a failed Southeast Asian sale rumor add to the drama.

As 3,000 drivers from Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats parked their bikes in protest, Watford's food delivery service hit a snag. With demands for fair pay amidst rising living costs, the strike spanned from London to Brighton, sparking customer fury and even brawls among the riders.

After crushing its Q3 earnings, 7-Eleven's 7NOW app is set to transform from a $590M venture in 2023 into a whopping $1B powerhouse by 2025, thanks to its drool-worthy pizzas and wings. With a daily sales average of €225 per store, it's clear that 7-Eleven isn't just about slurpees anymore. The convenience titan is gunning to outpace DoorDash and Gopuff, making a bold play for a bigger slice of the digital dining pie.

After raising eyebrows with AI-generated food images that bordered on culinary horror, Instacart is now pulling these pics from its platform. The grocery delivery giant faced ridicule for images where chickens had extra limbs and hot dogs morphed into tomatoes, sparking a wave of disbelief and laughter across the internet.

With a modest 6.8% increase in GMV, Grab's dominance in Southeast Asia's food delivery scene is more Michelin star than street food stall. Its rivals, Foodpanda and Gojek, are eating Grab's dust with declines of 12.9% and 10% respectively. Yet, with only 5% of SEA's 600M folks as customers, the food delivery pie looks as expansive as my waistline after Thanksgiving. The region's appetite for food delivery grew by 5% to a hearty €15.4B, with Vietnam leading the munch, showing a 28% increase in GMV. Meanwhile, premium brands are tightening their belts amid economic jitters, and the market sees a stir with Delivery Hero's exit from Vietnam and Chinese coffee brands stirring up the scene.

Uber Eats now showcases Getir and Flink in its app, marking a German first. This integration, wrapped into the Uber One subscription at 4.99€/month, promises unlimited deliveries. But there's a twist: each service's fee structure varies within Uber Eats, differing from their standalone offerings. For instance, Getir's minimum order has shifted to 20€ with a 2.49€ delivery fee, and Flink introduces a dynamic service fee based on distance.

After selling its minority stake in Deliveroo for a hefty loss, Delivery Hero's shares plummeted to an all-time low. The stake, sold for £76.8M (≈€87.9M), was a significant markdown from its original investment in 2021, reflecting less than a third of the purchase price. Deliveroo's shares also took a hit, dropping by 7%. This sale is part of Delivery Hero's strategy to reallocate its cash more efficiently, amidst a backdrop of tech share recovery and Deliveroo's optimistic earnings forecast for 2023.