DoorDash Appoints Pinky Cole as Chief Restaurant Advisor
After Stephanie Izard’s year in the role, DoorDash appointed Pinky Cole, founder of Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan, as its next chief restaurant advisor. Starting immediately, Cole serves as the voice of the industry and will “infuse the local operator perspective into...
Amazon Drone Deliveries Coming to California City
Amazon announced that customers in a city near Sacramento, California, will be among the first U.S. residents to receive drone deliveries through its Prime Air Service. The aerial deliveries, slated to begin later this year, mark a significant milestone as Amazon’s...
Paytronix Data Illuminates ‘No Tip, No Trip’ Mantra Among Drivers
The lower the tip, the less chance a delivery driver will pick up your food. Paytronix dug into how tips affect delivery acceptance rates. In a report titled “No Tip, No Trip: How Brands Can Preserve Revenue by Ensuring That Delivery Drivers Are Tipped Their Fair...
U.S. Online Grocery Sales Tick Up to $7.1 Billion
Monthly online grocery sales hit a new high this May, topping out at $7.1 billion in the U.S., which is 1.7 percent higher than a year ago. This comes as inflation impacts consumers across the globe, as oil prices and food costs have garnered headlines for significant...
Grubhub, Cartken to Expand Robot Campus Delivery
After a successful test of a robotic delivery partnership at Ohio State University, third-party delivery operator Grubhub and robotic delivery startup Cartken are ready to expand to campuses across the country. Grubhub, which is already partnered with more than 250...
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