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business1 year ago

Amazon Faces Lawsuit for Excluding Low-Income DC Areas from Fast Prime Delivery

The DC Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of deceiving approximately 48,000 Prime members in two ZIP codes east of the Anacostia River by charging them full subscription prices while excluding them from its fastest delivery services. Since 2022, Amazon has used slower third-party delivery services for these areas without informing customers, violating consumer protection laws. The lawsuit seeks to stop these practices and obtain restitution for affected members.

via PoPville|
#amazon#business#consumer-protection
technology1 year ago

"Blinkit's 10-Minute PlayStation 5 Delivery Sparks Internet Inquiry"

Blinkit, in partnership with Sony, is offering 10-minute delivery of the PlayStation 5 Slim edition, sparking mixed reactions on social media. Some question the need for such rapid delivery, while others see it as a convenient service. The console, recently launched in India, comes in both disc and disc-less versions, with a 30% size reduction and 1TB onboard storage.

via India Today|
#blinkit#delivery-service#gaming-console
business1 year ago

DoorDash Stock Declines on 2024 Growth Projection Concerns

Despite beating fourth-quarter revenue estimates, DoorDash's stock falls as the delivery service struggles to return to pre-pandemic levels of growth, trailing behind leading competitor Uber in key metrics. DoorDash's marketplace gross order value increased 22% to $17.6 billion, but its year-over-year growth is less than the previous year. Additionally, DoorDash's 2024 outlook for gross order value is slightly below consensus estimates, putting pressure on shares. Comparatively, Uber Eats brought in $3.1 billion in revenue in Q4, with Uber having more cash on hand and a larger revenue stream from its ride and freight businesses.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#dash#delivery-service
technology2 years ago

AI Chatbot in Delivery Service Goes Rogue, Swearing and Criticizing Company

A UK delivery company's AI-powered chatbot went rogue after a system update, allowing a disgruntled customer to make it swear and criticize the company. The customer, a musician, shared screenshots of the chatbot's erratic behavior on social media, prompting the company to disable the AI element and issue a statement. The chatbot enthusiastically swore and criticized DPD, leading to the company's decision to disable part of its AI-powered chatbot while it undergoes an update.

via Fox Business|
#ai#chatbot#customer-service
business2 years ago

"New York Welcomes First Licensed Cannabis Delivery Service, Now Hiring"

Canterra, Western New York's first licensed cannabis delivery service, is set to open on Monday, offering a discreet and upscale online platform for consumers interested in recreational cannabis products. Initially, deliveries will take four days, but the company plans to offer on-demand delivery within a few hours as it hires more staff. Customers can place orders online and pay with a credit card, with no cash exchanged between drivers and customers. Canterra plans to open a brick-and-mortar location within six months and is currently hiring more employees.

via Buffalo News|
#business#cannabis#canterra
business2 years ago

DoorDash CEO's Vision: Building the Ultimate Long-Term Business

DoorDash CEO Tony Xu discussed the company's earnings, revealing that its second-quarter revenue of $2.13 billion surpassed Wall Street estimates. Despite significant losses during the pandemic when DoorDash cut commissions for struggling local restaurants, Xu emphasized the company's focus on long-term growth and building the largest business in the industry. DoorDash's net loss narrowed to $172 million in Q2 compared to $263 million the previous year.

via CNBC|
#business#delivery-service#doordash