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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

M&M’s teams with Gopuff to deliver emergency candy refills on Halloween

An M&M’s Halloween Rescue Squad will aid holiday planners as Mars experiments with on-demand delivery. Dive Brief: M&M’s is partnering with quick delivery platform Gopuff to aid Halloween planners who underestimate how much candy is needed for the holiday, per a press release. Starting at 3 p.m. ET on Oct. 31, consumers who live in areas […]
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Zapp agrees rapid delivery tie up with at home, self-diagnostic tests provider Newfoundland

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 […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

London calling as FLOWERBX agrees exclusive rapid flower delivery service tie up with Zapp

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 […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Gopuff Lowers Prices on Everyday Items by 30%

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 […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Why are Amazon Fresh stores fizzing out in the UK? These are last week’s most read RTIH retail technology articles

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 […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Co-op and Uber Eats tie up delivers rewards for retailer’s members and their communities

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 […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

A Winning Framework for Incrementality Measurement DSI

“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 […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

A Winning Framework for Incrementality Measurement DSI

“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 […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

The future of fast delivery? Domino’s delivers pizza by jetpack as Elton John headlines Glastonbury Festival

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 […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Domino’s Pizza claims QSR brand first as it launches Domino’s Pinpoint Delivery service in the US

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 […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

You’re hired! The Snappy Group snaps up Brad Jones as its new Head of 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, […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Asda joins Deliveroo to open rapid-delivery site in London

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.
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Getir eyes German rival Flink takeover

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.
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Retail Technology Show report – Paul Wilkinson talks innovation learnings from stints at Amazon, Tesco Labs, Deliveroo

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 […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Getir confirms UK store closures

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.
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Getir explains decision behind closure of some UK stores

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 […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Wall Street billionaire Ken Griffin bets £27m against Deliveroo

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.
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Getir denies rumours of halved valuation amid mass store closures

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.
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Aida’s Intelligence: THG’s turmoil and Getir’s store closures

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.
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Exclusive: Getir carries out mass store closures

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.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […]
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