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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.
Food and grocery delivery are just the start for apps like DoorDash and GrubHub.
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The pathways of holiday packages

Dec 23, 2015
This holiday season, UPS is delivering an estimated 630 million packages globally.

PODCAST: Sell in May?

May 6, 2014
Google and Amazon compete on same-day delivery. And, turning a rookie poker chump into a champ.

Google, Amazon compete on same-day delivery

May 6, 2014
Retailers and e-tailers are going after impatient shoppers.

Google Shopping Express offers same-day delivery

Sep 26, 2013
Can Google's ambitious new delivery program work?

Welcome to Walmart, would you deliver a package for us?

Mar 28, 2013
Walmart is reportedly considering using customers at its brick-and-mortar stores to deliver packages to online customers.

Walmart takes on Amazon with same-day delivery

Oct 10, 2012
Walmart stores in a handful of cities will double as distribution centers as the online giant moves into super quick delivery.

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