Self-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe rolled out its new Smart Stores. These stores offer a 24/7 self-service solution for retailers, residential buildings, fitness centers and hotel pantries, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 10) news release. Customers present payment at the point-of-sale (POS) to unlock the...
Amazon is reportedly testing 15-minute-or-less grocery deliveries as it takes on Walmart in India. The eCommerce giant is joining a wave of “quick commerce” companies promising super-fast deliveries of products such as groceries and electronics in India, Reuters reported Tuesday (Dec. 10). Amazon hopes to...
DoorDash is adding new grocers to its list of supermarket delivery partners. The delivery platform will be working with five new grocers, according to a Monday (Nov. 25) press release. The aggregator has already added several supermarket chains this year, including Wegmans and all of...
Online grocery costs reportedly fell last month, their first dip since the COVID-19 pandemic. The cost of food declined by 0.1% in October compared to the same month in 2023, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Nov. 12), citing data from Adobe based on roughly 1 trillion visits...
December 13, 2024
It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. Amazon is testing 15-minute grocery delivery in India as part of its push into the “quick commerce” sector, which is expected to surpass $6 billion in annual sales this year. The eCommerce giant seeks to offer fast, wide-ranging selections […]
November 08, 2024
Amazon’s latest move into the grocery sector, through a new partnership with Mexican grocery delivery startup Jüsto, signals its push to expand its food and essentials offerings. Amazon customers in...
September 16, 2024
On Tuesday (Sept. 17), we’ll find out if the July surge in consumer spending — as measured via unadjusted retail sales — has amounted to a blip or a trend....
September 06, 2024
As Amazon looks to shrink Walmart’s lead in food, the eCommerce giant is expanding its presence in third-party grocery delivery. Consumers in the Seattle area can now order same-day grocery...
December 10, 2024
Self-service commerce technology provider Cantaloupe rolled out its new Smart Stores. These stores offer a 24/7 self-service solution for retailers, residential buildings, fitness centers and hotel pantries, according to a Tuesday (Dec. 10) news release. Customers present payment at the point-of-sale (POS) to unlock the unit, select their items, and then complete their purchase by […]
December 10, 2024
Amazon is reportedly testing 15-minute-or-less grocery deliveries as it takes on Walmart in India. The eCommerce giant is joining a wave of “quick commerce” companies promising super-fast deliveries of products...
November 25, 2024
DoorDash is adding new grocers to its list of supermarket delivery partners. The delivery platform will be working with five new grocers, according to a Monday (Nov. 25) press release....
November 12, 2024
Online grocery costs reportedly fell last month, their first dip since the COVID-19 pandemic. The cost of food declined by 0.1% in October compared to the same month in 2023,...
