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Amazon Shuts 72 Grocery Stores as It Reframes Its Retail Strategy
business29 days ago

Amazon Shuts 72 Grocery Stores as It Reframes Its Retail Strategy

Amazon is closing all 72 of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh grocery locations, with most closures by next month, after concluding it hadn’t created a distinctive customer experience or the right economics for large-scale expansion. Some locations will be converted into Whole Foods Markets, while the company pivots to delivery, expanding same-day delivery and testing Amazon Now in cities like Seattle and Philadelphia, and exploring a new “supercenter” concept that would combine groceries with other merchandise.

via The Takeout|
#amazon#amazon-fresh#business
What Sets DoorDash Apart
business1 month ago

What Sets DoorDash Apart

DoorDash emphasizes its commitment to fair treatment of its Dashers, denying claims of using a 'Desperation Score' or calling workers 'human assets,' clarifying that fees like the 'Driver Benefit Fee' do not exist, and explaining that tips do not affect base pay, which is based solely on time, distance, and offer desirability.

via DoorDash|
#business#delivery#doordash
DoorDash's Rise to an $85 Billion Delivery Empire
business2 months ago

DoorDash's Rise to an $85 Billion Delivery Empire

DoorDash, led by CEO Tony Xu, has become an $85 billion leader in the food delivery industry through meticulous execution, strategic suburban expansion, and continuous innovation, surpassing competitors like Uber Eats and Grubhub, and expanding into new verticals such as grocery and retail delivery, while emphasizing detailed operational excellence and long-term growth strategies.

via Fortune|
#business#ceo-tony-xu#delivery
DoorDash Teams Up with Waymo for Autonomous Delivery in Phoenix
technology4 months ago

DoorDash Teams Up with Waymo for Autonomous Delivery in Phoenix

DoorDash is partnering with Waymo to use autonomous Jaguar SUVs for deliveries in Phoenix, starting with DashMart orders, as part of efforts to reduce costs and explore driverless delivery options. Customers will retrieve their orders from the vehicle's trunk via the app, marking a shift towards autonomous delivery, though customer reactions remain uncertain.

via The Verge|
#autonomous-vehicles#delivery#doordash
Rivian's Challenges and Opportunities Amidst Stock Fluctuations
business4 months ago

Rivian's Challenges and Opportunities Amidst Stock Fluctuations

Rivian's stock declined after Q3 delivery results exceeded expectations but the company's revised delivery outlook and ongoing earnings revisions have caused concern. Analyst George Gianarikas remains optimistic about Rivian's future, especially with the upcoming R2 vehicle, and rates the stock a Buy with a 54% potential upside, though most analysts currently hold a cautious stance.

via TipRanks|
#analyst#business#delivery