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Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperFriday, December 31, 2021

Modern Shipper Top 10: The gig economy

As COVID ravaged the economy, the gig economy boomed. Responding to the need, gig workers stepped up to ensure groceries were delivered and e-commerce orders…

Modern Shipper

Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern ShipperMonday, December 27, 2021

Modern Shipper Top 10: Last-mile delivery

Perhaps no single segment of the supply chain was more affected by the COVID pandemic than last-mile delivery. The final mile has undergone an evolution…

E-commerce & Fulfillment

DoorDash and JCPenney are partnering to provide same day, on demand delivery from 600 JCPenney stores across the country

Jack DaleoFriday, December 17, 2021

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DoorDash now delivering from 600 JCPenney stores nationwide

The new partnership will offer on-demand, same-day delivery of home goods, electronics, beauty and personal care products.

Last-mile delivery

Gopuff has raised $1.5 billion as it gears up for a 2022 IPO

Jack DaleoFriday, December 17, 2021

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GoPuff raises $1.5 billion in anticipation of 2022 IPO

The instant delivery company could be valued as high as $40 billion after securing its latest series X funding raise.

E-commerce & Fulfillment

Amazon Fresh Marketplace is coming, and it's ready to shake up grocery delivery

Jack DaleoMonday, December 13, 2021

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Amazon is about to shake up grocery delivery

Reports say Amazon is rolling out an Instacart-like grocery delivery service in Europe and the U.S.

E-commerce & Fulfillment

This food delivery startup is changing the game

Jack DaleoThursday, December 9, 2021

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This NYC food delivery startup is giving power back to restaurants

Food delivery startup Sesame is using logistics to challenge the dominant, commission-based food delivery model.

Gig Workers

Companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash could feel the heat in the U.S. when EU lawmakers rule on gig worker classification this week

Jack DaleoTuesday, December 7, 2021

Food delivery apps face EU crackdown: Are US companies next?

A legislative movement to give EU gig workers more protection could foreshadow a similar reckoning in the U.S.

Gig Workers

Instacart and DoorDash are both rolling out ultrafast 15 minute grocery delivery services

Jack DaleoMonday, December 6, 2021

DoorDash and Instacart go head-to-head on ultrafast grocery delivery

Sources within Instacart revealed the company’s plans to offer 15-minute deliveries, while DoorDash announced its own 15-minute grocery delivery service in New York City.

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