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DoorDash's Rise to an $85 Billion Delivery Empire

Originally Published 1 month ago — by Fortune

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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.

DoorDash Teams Up with Waymo for Autonomous Delivery in Phoenix

Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge

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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.

Rivian's Challenges and Opportunities Amidst Stock Fluctuations

Originally Published 3 months ago — by TipRanks

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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.

Walmart Launches 'Dark Stores' to Boost Delivery and Compete with Amazon

Originally Published 6 months ago — by | Cord Cutters News

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Walmart is testing closed, online fulfillment-only dark stores in Dallas and Bentonville to compete with Amazon's rapid delivery, leveraging its physical stores and technology to improve efficiency and capture more e-commerce market share, amid strong financial performance and strategic operational changes.

Amazon tests humanoid robots and AI for package delivery

Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Guardian

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Source: The Guardian

Amazon is developing humanoid robots equipped with AI to perform delivery tasks, including potentially replacing human delivery workers, with testing underway in a dedicated 'humanoid park' and plans for real-world deployment, building on previous trials with warehouse robots and drone testing.

Amazon Faces Backlash for Delayed Deliveries in Low-Income DC Areas

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Register

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The D.C. Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company excluded two predominantly Black, low-income zip codes from its two-day Prime delivery service without informing customers. The lawsuit claims that since June 2022, Amazon has relied on third-party delivery services for these areas, resulting in slower delivery times, while still charging the same Prime fees. Amazon defends the decision as a safety measure for drivers, but the AG's office seeks restitution and clearer communication for affected customers.

Amazon Faces Lawsuit Over Delivery Disparities in DC

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times

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Amazon is facing a lawsuit alleging that the company provides slower delivery services to low-income areas compared to more affluent neighborhoods. The lawsuit claims this practice is discriminatory and seeks to address the disparity in service quality based on geographic and economic factors.