Uber acquires grocery delivery firm Cornershop

Uber acquires grocery delivery firm Cornershop

Uber Technologies, announced an agreement to acquire majority ownership of Cornershop, a leading online grocery provider in Chile, Mexico, and more recently in Peru and Toronto. The investment is expected to close in early 2020, subject to regulatory approval. “Whether it’s getting a ride, ordering food from your favorite restaurant, or soon, getting groceries delivered, […]

7-Eleven launches 7NOW Pins to deliver to parks and other non-addressed locations

7-Eleven launches 7NOW Pins to deliver to parks and other non-addressed locations

Hungry and thirsty 7-Eleven customers who use the 7NOW delivery smartphone app to order their favourite products now have more freedom to stay in the moment. With the latest app update, the world’s largest convenience retailer has set up thousands of locations, called 7NOW Pins, that enable customers to receive delivery where it’s convenient for them. This proprietary technology […]

Domino’s calls on fans for hotspot delivery suggestions

Domino’s calls on fans for hotspot delivery suggestions

 Domino’s is now giving customers the chance to submit their own recommendations for Domino’s Hotspot delivery locations across the U.S. More than 150,000 Domino’s Hotspots were launched in April, giving customers the option to receive deliveries at locations without traditional addresses – places like dog parks, beaches and sports fields. Now, Domino’s is excited […]

Toyota working with Amazon, Uber and Pizza Hut to develop self-driving shuttle

Toyota working with Amazon, Uber and Pizza Hut to develop self-driving shuttle

Toyota is working with Amazon, ride-hailing companies Uber and Didi, automaker Mazda and Pizza Hut to develop an electric autonomous shuttle that can be used to deliver people—or the packages they’ve ordered—to their destination. And it might just make it to the Olympics in 2020. Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda revealed the so-called e-Palette concept vehicle […]

Deliveroo suffers huge loss despite 600% growth

Deliveroo suffers huge loss despite 600% growth

Food delivery app firm Deliveroo saw revenues grow 611% in 2016 as the takeaway app expanded around the world, but losses rose from £30.1m to £129.1m. Seen as one of Britain’s brightest tech start-ups, it posted sales of £128.6m in 2016, according to accounts filed at Companies House. The company, incorporated under the name Roofoods, […]

TripAdvisor gets into food delivery with GrubHub

TripAdvisor gets into food delivery with GrubHub

TripAdvisor is partnering with GrubHub to implement instantaneous access to delivery menus from its website and its mobile app. Consumers browsing TripAdvisor restaurant listings in the US will now have the option to order food from tens of thousands of Grubhub’s restaurant partners in 1,100 cities. By clicking the “Order Online” button, consumers are brought […]