Uber is testing a new flexible pricing service called Uber Flex in over a dozen cities in India, allowing commuters to bid a particular fare for their ride. This move aims to expand Uber’s consumer base in the country and put pressure on its rival ride-hailing...
With pure-play eCommerce food sellers gaining share from brick-and-mortar grocers, and with many grocers struggling to manage the costs of in-house fulfillment, 2024 may be the year that third-party aggregators take over the grocery industry. Many grocers are struggling with the economics of in-house delivery....
As grocers look to manage their increasingly omnichannel businesses, Instacart is pushing back on the sentiment that consumers turn to digital channels predominantly for shelf-stable items while going to stores for perishable goods. The grocery aggregator shared in its first Instacart Economic Impact Report that roughly one...
Full-service restaurant giant Darden is pulling back on third-party delivery to avoid alienating price-sensitive consumers, focusing instead on dine-in and pickup. The company shared Friday (Dec. 15) on a call with analysts discussing its second-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings results that it has shut down delivery...
In 2023, restaurant aggregators have expanded the model, extending beyond food delivery, adding new features and finding innovative ways to drive loyalty. DoorDash Taps Card-Linked Offers In March, DoorDash launched a co-branded credit card in partnership with Chase, the DoorDash Rewards Mastercard, offering 4% cash...
‘Tis the season for a lot of warm take out, and with a variety of ways to get food from point A to B, PYMNTS is back with our Provider Ranking of Aggregators to help you get the best bang for your buck. The Top 5...
Curb, a taxi solutions and ride-hailing app, has unveiled an open application programming interface (API) that aggregates ride demand from various sources. The new Curb Flow API aims to revolutionize the ride-hailing industry by enhancing drivers’ income opportunities and streamlining the driver experience, the company...
Uber Eats is stepping up its non-restaurant offerings, getting into discount retail with its new partnership with Big Lots. Uber announced the aggregator’s addition of the retail chain to its marketplace Tuesday (Nov. 21), making 1,200 Big Lots locations available for delivery, offering items including holiday decorations,...
As Instacart’s ad business and other B2B offerings grow quicker than its consumer transactions, the aggregator is expanding its offerings for small brands to reach new business customers. The company announced Thursday (Nov. 16) the launch of a new digital sell sheet capability to connect...
