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Food delivery
The robot delivering your meal might have a human driver
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 27, 2023
Food delivery robots are popping up across America with varying levels of autonomy. A company called Coco employs remote pilots.
France cracks down on "dark store" meal delivery services
Dec 27, 2022
In some of Paris' neighborhoods, residents have had enough of so-called "dark stores" that offer home grocery and meal deliveries.
Food delivery apps supersized in recent years, but profits didn't
Nov 30, 2022
Job cuts at DoorDash reflect a changing economy.
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.
NYC passes new protections for delivery app workers
Sep 23, 2021
DoorDash opposed the measures, which set standards for delivery distances and minimum payments per order.
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.
DoorDash and Albertsons bet heavily on online grocery shopping
Jun 25, 2021
Grocery delivery became an overnight necessity for many during the pandemic, and it may be a habit that will stick.
For public good, not for profit.
Inside a “ghost kitchen” with Kitchen United
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 27, 2021
Delivery-only restaurants are on the rise. Here's what a virtual food hall looks like.
DoorDash offers lower-fee service to restaurants
Apr 27, 2021
The delivery app had been criticized for taking high commissions on orders during the pandemic.
Direct-to-consumer models key to post-pandemic future for many British businesses
Apr 21, 2021
Across Europe, e-grocery is booming. Companies that successfully pivoted want to hold onto this new slice of business.