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Delivery services
Scooters now sharing the delivery lane
Dec 19, 2019
Increasing demand for faster deliveries is part of what’s driving companies to experiment.
Six fewer shipping days till Christmas puts pressure on UPS, FedEx and USPS
by
Nova Safo
Dec 5, 2019
This year's late Thanksgiving has put shippers on alert. They're reminding customers to send their gifts early.
How to stop your delivery packages from getting stolen
by
Janet Nguyen
Nov 13, 2019
"Porch pirates" took parcels from nearly 26 million Americans in 2017.
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.
Walmart wants to deliver groceries straight into your fridge
by
Jack Stewart
Jun 10, 2019
The retailer says its associates will do the shopping for you, from its aisles to your kitchen.
UPS is using new technology to solve an old problem — delivering holiday packages on time
Dec 21, 2018
UPS expects to deliver more than 800 million packages on time this holiday season with the help of new super hubs.
Your Amazon deliveries don't just magically appear at your door
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Phoebe Unterman
Jul 3, 2018
Some of them come to you via Amazon Flex, an app that allows regular people to deliver your packages.
For public good, not for profit.
Grocery industry looks to beef up its consumer offerings in response to Amazon
Jun 11, 2018
It’s been a year since Amazon acquired Whole Foods, and the company announced today Prime members in 10 more states are eligible for special deals at the store. With Amazon getting deeper into the grocery business, competitors have had to up their digital game … and also improve delivery services. So what are they doing […]
UPS ups its game with Saturday deliveries
Apr 7, 2017
UPS is upping its game. The parcel carrier this week announced it’s going to extend service out to Saturday, competing with the likes of FedEx and the U.S.Postal Service. The move comes as e-commerce continues to expand, with customers demanding faster delivery times. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Same-day delivery services vying to change your habits
by
Nova Safo
Feb 24, 2016
The local delivery scene is getting crowded, even though companies struggle