Q Commerce

Articles on the growing channel known as on-demand or rapid delivery. It refers to companies that deliver goods (typically groceries) in under an hour or as quickly as 10-15 minutes.

  1. Channel: Delivery
Newfoundland, a provider of at home, self-diagnostic tests in the UK, and rapid delivery firm, Zapp, have announced a new partnership in London. Customers can now quickly test for various illnesses and diseases, while also knowing that Zapp has them covered with various personal health and hygiene products, over-the-counter medicines, and everyday essentials. Co-founder of […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
Luxury flower brand, FLOWERBX, has announced a new exclusive rapid delivery partnership with Zapp. As a result, Londoners can now get delivery in minutes, 24/7. FLOWERBX’s range of products are available for same-day and next-day delivery through its website. Founder and CEO, Whitney Bromberg Hawkings, says: “We’re thrilled to be making it easier and faster […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Gopuff launched a major new benefit for its FAM membership program to maximize members’ savings. With this launch, FAM members now have access to an average of 30% lower prices on 100+ top-selling essentials every single day. Gopuff also introduced new weekly deals to help members save even more. It’s no secret that […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Check out the RTIH articles that caught your fancy last week, including Under Armour, Lacoste, Dsquared2, Ikea, Ocado Group, Co-op, Sweaty Betty, and Mars. RELEX Solutions helps Getir ‘reap benefits of autonomous, adaptive, and unified supply chain planning’ Rapid grocery delivery firm, Getir, is partnering with RELEX Solutions. This will see it gain an integrated […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
Co-op and Uber Eats’ online grocery partnership is set to give rewards to the convenience retailer’s customers. The move is a first for Uber Eats in the UK, and will be available from over 1,000 Co-op stores this month. Shoppers, who are members of Co-op, will be able to both earn rewards and also make […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
“Incrementality, by the way, is just a word in our industry. I don’t think you’d find it in the dictionary, but it’s a very, very common question … ‘Ecommerce often requires a lot of additional investment. Is this going to ultimately result in additional revenue and/or profits for our business?'” — Russ Dieringer, Founder and […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
“Incrementality, by the way, is just a word in our industry. I don’t think you’d find it in the dictionary, but it’s a very, very common question … ‘Ecommerce often requires a lot of additional investment. Is this going to ultimately result in additional revenue and/or profits for our business?'” — Russ Dieringer, Founder and […]
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
Domino’s is laying claim to a world first – a pizza delivered by jet pack. The company partnered with Gravity Industries to mark this year’s Glastonbury Festival, which sees Elton John (he of Rocket Man fame, get it?) headline the Pyramid Stage on Sunday. An employee took off from a nearby Domino’s store and delivered […]
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
Domino’s Pizza is introducing Domino’s Pinpoint Delivery in the US, a new technology that allows customers to receive a delivery in such places as parks, baseball fields and beaches, just in time for the start of summer. Customers with the Domino’s app can select the service, drop a pin on the map and get pizza […]
  1. Media & Marketing
The Snappy Group, a technology business that focuses on the Q-commerce convenience grocery sector, has announced the appointment of Brad Jones as Head of Marketing. He joins the firm, home of delivery app Snappy Shopper, after three and a half years with Company Shop Group, a redistributor of food and household products in the UK, […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
Asda is expanding its Deliveroo partnership with the first Deliveroo HOP site in north London meant to “to bolster [its] last-mile delivery options for customers”. The retailers’ core grocery partnership… The post Asda joins Deliveroo to open rapid-delivery site in London appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
  1. Channel: Delivery
Turkish delivery app Getir is discussing the takeover of German competitor Flink in a move that will bring it closer to consolidation in Europe’s food delivery market, the Financial Times… The post Getir eyes German rival Flink takeover appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
  1. Technology & Innovation
Retail Technology Show 2023 kicked off in London today, with one of the first conference sessions consisting of a fireside chat with Paul Wilkinson, Group Product Manager – Grocery Partners, Deliveroo, entitled What I’ve Learnt About Retail Innovation From Working At Amazon, Tesco Labs And Deliveroo. Responding to the question, what advice would you give […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Getir has confirmed that it is closing down stores in the wake of its £1bn Gorillas acquisition last year. Charged revealed last week that the quick delivery firm had shut… The post Getir confirms UK store closures appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
  1. Channel: Delivery
Following its acquisition of Gorillas, on-demand delivery service company Getir has announced the closure of some its UK stores. Explaining its decision, Getir issued the following statement: “Last year’s acquisition of Gorillas by Getir has further cemented the company’s position as the European leader in the quick commerce industry. “However, it has also meant that […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
US billionaire investor Ken Griffin has taken a multimillion pound short position against meal delivery firm Deliveroo. Citadel Advisors reportedly opened up a bet against Deliveroo’s stock in February which… The post Wall Street billionaire Ken Griffin bets £27m against Deliveroo appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
  1. Channel: Delivery
Fast delivery company Getir has denied reports of a $500 million deal that cuts its valuation almost in half despite recent store closures and mass layoffs taking place. The firm… The post Getir denies rumours of halved valuation amid mass store closures appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
  1. Technology & Innovation
Charged’s AI-generated news reporter Aida is back, reviewing an eventful week for both THG and quick delivery firm Getir. THG has shared an eye-watering operating loss of £500m while the… The post Aida’s Intelligence: THG’s turmoil and Getir’s store closures appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
  1. Channel: Delivery
Getir has shuttered a raft of dark stores over the past week, including all of its shops in Wales and South West England. The quick delivery firm, which Charged revealed… The post Exclusive: Getir carries out mass store closures appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged.
  1. Technology & Innovation
As consumers look to save money on takeaways and eating out, grocery retailers can be the quiet winners during an economic downturn. We saw this at the start of the pandemic when food store sales shot up by 21%. Despite dining out becoming an unrestricted option once again, 71% of people in the U.S. still plan […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
Foxtrot Market is a growing convenience store chain with some two dozen locations in Chicago, Texas and the Washington, DC metro area, built on what it calls a love of food and food people, an eclectic and highly edited approach to product selection, and a cool vibe that I think is looking to marry an […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
UK supplement brands Free Soul, HUX Health and Misfits Health have partnered with one-hour and same-day delivery startup bodo. They are using the London-based firm’s solution in three main ways: Acquiring new customers with faster and more convenient delivery options, and turning them into loyal subscribers. Using bodo’s live map order tracking and branded WhatsApp/email […]
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Hy-Vee launched the full-scale version of its retail media network, called Hy-Vee RedMedia, at the Groceryshop 2023 conference this week in Las Vegas. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer described the platform as a disruptor in the retail media landscape that will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s customer base across multiple platforms, including both online […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
  2. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
  3. Channel: Grocery
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  5. Department: Food
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Instacart saw its share price erode in the two days following its initial public offering, after it rose 12.7% in its first day of trading on the NASDAQ exchange. The stock settled down to just slightly over its IPO price of $30 per share on Wednesday, its first full day on the exchange, then ranged […]
  1. Retailer Media
#30DaysofRetailMedia | Day 21: Retail Media Metrics Metrics help brand advertisers measure retail media effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) span the full marketing funnel, as consumers can enter anywhere. Brand advertisers: 🎯 Choose KPIs according to their objectives📊 Measure baseline results for meaningful comparisons🌟 Review their metrics for data insights to optimize their processes and […]
  1. Holiday & Events
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  3. Holiday & Events
Experts predict slow growth in 2023 holiday sales as consumers tighten their belts in a tough economy, but e-commerce will remain a bright spot. Stores are filling with displays of holiday decorations and holiday-themed merchandise as retailers eagerly prepare for the annual shopping surge, but consumers may not be as excited. Forecasts for 2023 holiday […]

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