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Delivery apps
The loophole that allows UK minors to illicitly work for delivery apps
Nov 20, 2023
A recent BBC investigation found that adults and minors alike are able to rent or buy accounts for major delivery apps.
NYC sets minimum wage for app-based delivery drivers
Jun 13, 2023
The workers currently earn $7 an hour on average. Starting in July, they'll make nearly $18 an hour before tips.
Industry shakeup signals change for grocery delivery
Jun 1, 2022
More people have gone back to shopping in person, but some pandemic behaviors have stuck.
How might delivery apps evolve in a new regulatory climate?
Sep 24, 2021
The apps could start passing more costs to consumers or bypass traditional restaurants, to make thin margins in the delivery business work.
Why are some restaurants shutting the door on food delivery giants?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Minju Park
Aug 18, 2021
Steep third-party food delivery fees are driving some restaurant owners to seek alternatives.
Who will win the delivery app war?
Mar 24, 2021
As more people start eating in restaurants again, delivery companies are competing for consumer loyalty and looking beyond food.
As cities move to cap delivery app fees, some restaurants worry
May 19, 2020
Some fear the apps will pass fees on to consumers, who might balk.
For public good, not for profit.
"Delete the delivery apps," say restaurants hard hit by COVID-19
Apr 16, 2020
Some food delivery services charge as much as 40% in fees. That's cutting into restaurants' bottom line.
Pizza companies watch others go for a slice of the pie
by
Erika Beras
Aug 8, 2019
Food delivery apps offer consumers a wider variety of eat-at-home options.
Home Depot invests in crowdsourcing delivery app
by
Ben Bradford
Feb 26, 2019
Brick-and-mortar stores are hustling to get online purchases to customers' doorsteps faster.