Getir Gets Gone
Remember the days when Getir had a valuation of $12 billion and seemed poised to become the Amazon of lightning-quick grocery delivery? Ah, memories. Getir announced Monday that it is closing operations in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., and the Netherlands. It will keep...
Wonder Invests Further in Delivery, Acquires Relay
After a year-long partnership, Wonder has acquired Relay, a New York City-based delivery service. The move is part of the food hall concept’s strategy to streamline delivery operations. Relay maintains its own fleet of contracted couriers, mainly on bikes,...
Cunningham Restaurant Group Takes Control of Delivery by Ditching Third-Party Apps
The traditional ghost kitchen model is blowing up. Formerly a pioneer in the industry, Kitchen United no longer operates physical storefronts. Operational challenges have plagued food trailers operated by Reef Technology, whose presence in the US has diminished...
Robomart Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans for Autonomous Store-hailing Fleet
Following an extensive beta testing phase in Southern California, Robomart has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its store-hailing platform with fully autonomous vehicles. The Los Angeles-based startup plans to phase-in fully autonomous vehicles by late 2025 as it...
Uber Eats Launches Driverless Food Delivery with Waymo
If you’re in the Phoenix area, your next Uber Eats order may be delivered via a driverless car. The company announced it’s now offering meal delivery through Waymo’s autonomous vehicles. The move is part of a multi-year partnership that kicked off in Phoenix in...
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