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Walmart adds parcel stations to speed up delivery

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 27, 2023

Retail giant Walmart has announced it is introducing in-store parcel stations to speed up home delivery in the US.

Evri to combine Tesco Clubcard points with parcel delivery

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 21, 2023

UK-based parcel delivery company, Evri is enabling its customers to collect Tesco Clubcard points for every parcel they send as part of a new partnership with the retail giant.

Uber plans to expand verification of rider identities

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 14, 2023

Uber has made several new upgrades to its Uber Driver App with plans to significantly expand verification of rider identities next year.

New study from DoorDash reveals shifts in how consumers shop online

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 1, 2023

Quick commerce, an emerging channel within digital commerce where shoppers can purchase consumable items for on-demand delivery, has led to a change in last-minute household needs, says the new Doordash report.

Meituan UAS to launch drones for last-mile delivery in the UAE

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 23, 2023

Meituan UAS, a drone-based food delivery business from China, has taken a huge step towards the integration of its delivery drones, operating systems and drone hubs in the UAE.

Amazon to expand drone deliveries to Italy, the UK, and a third location in the U.S.

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 20, 2023

From the end of 2024, Amazon customers in Italy, the UK, and an additional U.S. city will be able to choose drone delivery, the e-commerce giant has announced.

Tech company Yango to open global office in Dubai Internet City

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 18, 2023

Technology company Yango plans to open a new global operational office in the Middle East’s leading tech hub to oversee its key services.

JD.com’s Ochama expands home delivery services across Europe

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 17, 2023

Ochama, a subsidiary of Chinese retail giant, JD.com, has announced it is expanding its home delivery services and strengthening its European presence across 19 new countries.

Careem to deliver iPhone 15 in less than 30 minutes

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 6, 2023

Careem has announced it will deliver the new iPhone 15 in less than 30 minutes to customers in the Middle East as part of an expansion of its rapid delivery service, Careem Quik.

DHL eCommerce publishes first Global Online Shopper Survey

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 28, 2023

Flexible delivery options have become increasingly important when shopping online with 95% of shoppers reporting they have abandoned a purchase in the past because a preferred delivery option was not available.

Deliverect processes over 101 million online orders in H1 2023

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 26, 2023

Deliverect, an all-in-one platform that integrates online orders in the food service industry, processed over 101 million global online orders in the first half of 2023, the company has announced.

Uber Eats to allow participants of U.S anti-hunger programme to make grocery orders

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 22, 2023

With the price of goods on the rise Uber Eats has announced that it will soon allow particpants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to order fresh groceries from its app

Doordash and Aldi expand partnership to offer ‘safe’ alcohol delivery

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 19, 2023

Doordash and ALDI have expanded their partnership in the U.S. to allow consumers order on-demand alcohol through safe, age-verified delivery.

Splitit, AliExpress expands ‘Pay After Delivery’ to US shoppers

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 13, 2023

The move follows the rollout of the payment service on AliExpress in several other countries earlier this year.

‘Green nudge’ feature on delivery apps could reduce world’s plastic waste, says study

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 8, 2023

A study that was conducted in three Chinese cities, in collaboration with Alibaba’s food delivery platform, Edeme, has said one simple feature could save millions in plastic waste tonnage each year.

Deliveroo upgrades app to allow grocery and takeaway in one order

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 6, 2023

The in-app feature, which allows users to ‘stock up on necessities in one go’, is being rolled out across the UAE following a successful trial in the UK.

Colruyt Group expands online offering with Foodbag meal boxes

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 24, 2023

European retailer Colruyt Group said it is expanding its online product range with Foodbag meal boxes as part of a new bundled pick-up service aimed at families who have kids returning to school.