Barcelona has become the latest European city to clamp down on dark stores. Last week, PYMNTS reported that the city’s council approved a total ban on the urban distribution hubs that quick commerce firms use to achieve their rapid delivery times. But the Spanish municipality...
For today’s consumer, convenience is often not about geographic proximity but about digital accessibility. As such, leading convenience retailers are in competition not only to get their stores nearest to consumers’ homes but also to provide the most convenient and affordable delivery experience. Noting this...
The global delivery food market has been going through a shakeup this year, one that has been defined by high-profile exits, partnerships and consolidation moves as industry players seek to gain an edge in the fast-growing, competitive European quick commerce market. Two months after announcing...
In the United Kingdom’s on-demand delivery sector — also known as quick-commerce or Q-Commerce — the story so far has been one of intense competition and consolidation as foreign companies like Germany’s Gorillas, Turkey’s Getir or U.S.-based Gopuff vie for space in the crowded market...
April 12, 2022
BNPL solution LazyPay, which is offered by PayU Finance, has announced an extension of its service into the quick-commerce market as it partners with Zepto, a 10-minute grocery delivery platform. This will offer customers the convenience of paying later for high-frequency purchases. LazyPay will offer seamless checkout experiences for time efficient transactions, which will add […]
