Deliveroo in “position of weakness” as investors fear for its future
Deliveroo’s future is becoming increasingly uncertain thanks to hundreds of millions in cash from Amazon being held by authorities and increasing pressure form rivals.
Amazon to deploy 10,000 electric delivery vehicles in India despite growing tensions
Amazon has revealed plans to deploy a fleet of 10,000 electric delivery vehicles in India by 2025 amid a troubled push into the market.
Asda becomes first UK supermarket to launch 1-hour click & collect service
Asda is set to become the first UK supermarket to launch one-hour click & collect service following successful trials.
Amazon offers Deliveroo “significant” loan as CMA probe continues
Amazon is understood to have offered UK delivery giant Deliveroo a “significant” loan in order to prevent it running low on capital as an investigation into the tie-up continues.
Ocado could soon deliver groceries via driverless vehicles and robots
Ocado could soon be delivering groceries via driverless vehicles and robots which carry your order to your door.
Lidl expected to launch UK online shop this year
Lidl could soon launch an online delivery service in the UK initially delivering wine, spirits and non-food items to shoppers across the country.
‘Takeback Thursday’ to see 72% hike in returns
Online returns are expected to jump 72 per cent today on ‘Takeback Thursday’ amid the “busiest time of the year for returns”.
$100bn in unwanted presents to be returns in the US this year
US shoppers are expected to send back a whopping $100 billion in unwanted presents purchased over the holiday season as retailers begin to struggle with this year’s record-breaking epidemic.
UK drone deliveries set to become “everyday occurrence” as CAA makes landmark regulatory changes
Autonomous drone deliveries could become commonplace in the UK in 2021 as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) prepares to make landmark changes to regulations.
Shorter delivery times leading to massive increase in greenhouse emissions
Online retail is leading to a huge increase in greenhouse gas emissions as shorter delivery times drive up the amount of delivery vehicles on the road.
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