[ad_1] The bot maker is in the early stages of an expansion that will have thousands of machines serving campuses within the next two years. Students at George Mason University and Northern Arizona University already have access to the robotic couriers, while the University of Pittsburgh should have access later in September. There’s a fairly […]
Category: Delivery
Target’s curbside Drive Up service now available across the US
[ad_1] With today’s expansion, Drive Up is available at 1,750 Target retail locations nationwide, including at stores in states where the service was previously unavailable: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. As part of the expansion, Target is promising first-time Drive Up customers free product samples as a way […]
DoorDash finally makes sure delivery drivers get your tips
[ad_1] Under the new policy, DoorDash drivers will receive a base pay that ranges between $2 to $10, and is estimated based on factors like distance, duration and the desirability of the job itself. “Deliveries that are expected to take more time, that require Dashers to travel a longer distance, and that are less popular […]
McDonald’s ends UberEats delivery exclusive by adding DoorDash
[ad_1] This isn’t DoorDash’s first big deal with a fast food chain. You’ve had access to Wendy’s for nearly two years, and that’s on top of similarly big names like KFC and Taco Bell. McDonald’s is still a big coup for the service, though, and it doesn’t hurt to have choices if all you crave […]
Domino’s will let you track your pizza delivery with GPS
[ad_1] The added capability won’t just satisfy hungry customers. According to CNBC, CEO Ritch Allison said he’s “more excited” about the data that franchise operators will get from the GPS tracking, which could help owners make the delivery process more efficient. The company’s shares recently fell six percent, and with any luck, this practical tech […]
Amazon’s Counter package pickup comes to the US via Rite Aid
[ad_1] The Counter service was originally available in the UK and Europe, where customers could collect parcels from post offices and newsagents. Now it’s coming to the US as well, arriving first at 100 Rite Aid stores and expanding to all 1,500 stores by the end of the year. Rite Aid stores already host Amazon […]
Chevy owners can order Domino’s with their car
[ad_1] The feature is available on “millions” of compatible Chevy models from the 2017 model year onward. This isn’t billed as an exclusive, though. The Domino’s app is the product of a partnership with Xevo, whose software should work with any compatible car. Don’t be surprised if pizza ordering becomes more commonplace in the future. […]
Target launches same-day delivery across the US
[ad_1] Target customers have a selection of 65,000 items for delivery to their door through Target.com. The retailer has marked same-day eligible items on its website so shoppers can easily browse items that can be delivered that day and add them to their cart. While deliveries will cost $9.99, if you find yourself frequently using […]
FedEx drops Amazon (at least for Express shipments in the US)
[ad_1] As FedEx told its investors, only 1.3 percent of its 2018 revenue came from Amazon. It says it’s prepared to serve “thousands” of retailers in the e-commerce space, which it expects to grow from 50 million packages to 100 million packages per day in the US by 2026. “We are excited about the future […]
Walmart’s new delivery service will put groceries directly in your fridge
[ad_1] The idea is that you can place an order on the Walmart app and a delivery-person — who has been with the company for at least a year — will bring the items to your home and do the rest. The exact details of the security system that will be used haven’t been announced […]