French startup Cajoo is raising some cash to compete more aggressively in the new and highly competitive grocery supplier category. Interestingly, the main investor in today’s funding round is Carrefour, the supermarket giant. Headline (formerly e.ventures) is also participating in the round, as are the existing investors Frst and XAnge. Carrefour’s investment is not just … Read more
Grocery delivery apps provide convenience for customers, but a lot of headaches for restaurants, like commissions of up to 40% and very few tools to build customer loyalty. Singapore-based Tablevibe aims to help restaurants reduce their reliance on third-party delivery apps, helping them get more direct orders and returning customers. The startup is part of … Read more
Cary Breese is the CEO and co-founder of NowRx, a digital retail pharmacy. We have entered a whole new era of e-commerce that is all about speed and convenience. Business leaders are forced to prioritize delivery capabilities and push for faster delivery services. “Fast / reliable delivery” was the top online shopping attribute among the … Read more
Uber has announced the first major expansion of its grocery delivery service in the United States. The company is doubling the number of service areas to the north of 400 cities and towns this week. It now serves several major markets through the Uber and Uber Eats apps, including San Francisco, New York City and … Read more
After teasing fans over the past few years, Tesla will take the Model S beyond Ludicrous Mode tonight when it unveils an even faster version of the sedan. The Model S Plaid promises owners that they will have the “Fastest Accelerating Car Today”, equipped with three electric motors that will get the car to a … Read more
(CNN) – When summer is fast approaching and one of the strangest winters of all time finally fades like a bad taste in your mouth, you are sure to look forward to the flavors of the warmer months: smoky-sweet barbecue, savory lemonade and fresh greens and sun-loving vegetables and fruits like ripe tomatoes, sweet corn … Read more
A depiction of the Throne bathroom interior for mobile workers. (Image above throne) Amazon recently got caught in an unexpected PR mess when company officials claimed its employees would never have to resort to bottle urination. The absurdity of the situation came to a head last week after it was quickly discovered that Amazon delivery … Read more
(CNN) — CNN Underscored reviews financial products such as credit cards and bank accounts based on their overall value. We may receive a commission through the LendingTree affiliate network if you apply and are approved for a card, but our reporting is always independent and objective. In the last year, people have become more … Read more
Amazon announced Monday that it had expanded its grocery delivery service called Amazon Food to 62 postcodes in Bangalore. This is the first public update since entering the new category in India last May. The American e-commerce group said Amazon Food is now reaching key locations in Bangalore such as Whitefield, HSR, Sarjapur, Koramangala, Indiranagar, … Read more