With Uber making all sorts of headlines, both good and bad, and all sorts of cash, more and more eyes are turning to the possibilities of the crowd-sourced delivery market. Favor is a promising startup currently operating in Boston, Austin, and Dallas. A customer can use the app to order food, in “three taps” on their…
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Amazon Takes on Seamless and GrubHub with New Service
Amazon has expanded its Amazon Local services to include food takeout and delivery from participating restaurants in the Seattle area. This expansion directly positions companies like Seamless and GrubHub in Amazon’s crosshairs, as it looks to dominate the market. So far, the service has followed Amazon’s typical launch path, as the service is currently only…
Click & Collect Comes to New Hampshire
There are lots of great things going on in grocery delivery. I get excited about tests of home delivery in San Francisco and New York. I am envious of Peapod services in Boston. Those of us who live in rural areas know that we are not likely to see drones in the sky any time…
Consumers Will Trade Personal Info for Deals
In a new study from Fierce Retail, 60% of shoppers said they are comfortable giving out personal information, anonymously, to their favorite stores, in order to receive benefits and rewards. The majority, or 56%, said they would give the same information to brands, while just under half of respondents, 46%, would also give the information…
Google Express Pilots Fresh Deliveries and Subscriptions
Google Express has shortened its name, but broadened its services. Formerly known as Google Shopping Express, Google’s same-day delivery service announced expansion to Boston, Chicago, and Washington D.C., in addition to its previous service areas of the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and NYC. The service is now available for subscription, offering unlimited deliveries of orders…
The New Consumer is the “Transumer,” says Director of Convenience
We’ve been talking about the importance of convenience for a while, but Waitrose, a British retailer, has elevated that thought to the next level by employing a Director of Convenience, who promptly introduced a new store format to cater to “transumers.” What are transumers? Chances are you are one. “Transumers” refers to traveling consumers, people…
True Convenience Shopping, Brought To You By Tech Titans
Is a convenience store truly convenient? Think about it: you have to leave the comfort of your home to make a purchase from a limited selection, likely driving to reach the store. If you drove an extra few minutes, you probably could make it to a bigger store that carries the exact item you need,…