Rapid delivery news & analysis – Page 27
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NewsRapid convenience player Asap launches in London, eyes European expansion
Asap delivers ‘cravings and essentials’ for free within 20 minutes
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NewsDeliveroo riders miss IPO bonus because of ‘technical error’
Riders have shared their frustration at the error, and lack of communication from the company
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NewsSainsbury’s extends Deliveroo and Uber Eats deals
Deliveroo and Uber Eats will both deliver groceries from 100 Sainsbury’s stores each
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Comment & OpinionDeliveroo share price rise shows investors aren’t bothered about gig economy workers
While CEO Will Shu and early investors have made hundreds of millions (despite the IPO flop), a damning report last month found many workers are paid less than the minimum wage
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NewsDeliveroo plays down disharmony as workers protest
Couriers on bicycles and scooters rode from Shoreditch to Finsbury Square, stopping to protest outside Deliveroo HQ in Dowgate Hill
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NewsCJ Lang adds four new stores to Snappy Shopper partnership
CJ Lang originally partnered with the shopping app in April last year
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NewsFurlough and redundancies spark food ‘lockdown-preneur’ boom
The new business boom comes after UK unemployment rose to a record high of 5.1% in December
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NewsDeliveroo riders to strike over wages and workers’ rights
Hundreds of riders are expected to take part in the strike and join socially distanced protests
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Analysis & FeaturesHow convenience stores have upped their online shopping game
The pandemic drove a huge shift in convenience retail, as independents pivoted to home delivery models. So how did they manage the transition so quickly? And will the trend continue?
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NewsWeezy secures fresh herb supply with vertical farmers Infarm
Infarm produce grown in Tottenham will be delivered multiple times a week to four Weezy distribution hubs
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NewsDeliveroo valued at £7.6bn but shares flop in London debut
Shares in Deliveroo crashed as much as 30% this morning as it made its long-awaited debut on the LSE
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NewsGorillas and Getir achieve ‘unicorn status’ following funding rounds
Both rapid delivery services have launched in London this year
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NewsUnitas Wholesale rolls out Appy Shop partnership for fast delivery
The shopping app has been building its relationship with Unitas for several months
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Analysis & FeaturesDeliveroo: is it really worth £8.8bn?
Can the business – which is still operating at a loss despite a major boost in home deliveries during the pandemic – be worth investing in post-Covid?
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NewsGorillas secures five-year lease on London HQ
Gorillas Technologies has signed up to a 4,500 sq ft space within a former billiard table factory
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Analysis & FeaturesCovid entrepreneurs: seven food & drink startups that launched in the pandemic
Covid couldn’t break the startup spirit in the food & drink sector. From shops to delivery, cookery classes to functional drinks, here are seven new launches
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NewsMicro-fulfilment centres stand to cut congestion and emissions, study finds
A new study has found congestion and emissions could fall significantly if the number of MFCs continues to increase in London
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Comment & OpinionWhat role can digital play in the future of grocery convenience?
The evolution of e-commerce has disrupted the meaning of ‘convenience’ but grocery still has to catch up, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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NewsOn-demand grocer Roadrunner reveals NI expansion plan
The service’s delivery fee is £2.99. Drivers are employed on a full-time basis
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NewsInvestigation finds many Deliveroo riders earn less than minimum wage
Investigation found one cyclist in Yorkshire worked 180 hours and was paid the equivalent of £2 per hour