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JioMart Rolls Out Pilot In Mumbai, Navi Mumbai For Grocery Delivery In An Hour
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1y ago
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JioMart has launched its quick commerce delivery service on the JioMart app, starting with hyperlocal grocery delivery. The company plans to expand this service to include apparel and electronic items in the future. Previously, JioMart had a 90-minute grocery delivery service called JioMart Express, but it was discontinued last year.
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At a Brooklyn warehouse, robots are reshaping the grocery-delivery business
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10m ago
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- A pilot program in Brooklyn, NY is using robots to fulfill grocery orders and claims that shoppers can save nearly one-third on their grocery bills. - Robots in a warehouse pluck bins of groceries and send them to other robots on the ground for delivery by workers and Uber drivers, assembling 50-item orders in just six to eight minutes. - The automated micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn, part of the Save A Lot discount grocery chain, offers grocery prices about 30% lower than those sold at a traditional supermarket. - The center aims to provide quicker delivery within an 8-mile radius of Brooklyn, promising half-hour delivery windows compared to the four-hour windows offered by most other supermarkets. - The use of robotics in grocery delivery is part of an industry-wide movement to make online grocery shopping faster and more cost-effective, addressing the challenges and complexities of fulfilling perishable items and reducing labor costs. - Save A Lot is partnering with Fabric, an Israeli company that owns the technology and leases the warehouse, to create a lower-cost, limited-offering grocery fulfillment center that requires a smaller real estate footprint and minimizes overheads.
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Shared EV mobility startup YULU partners with grocery delivery platform Zepto
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1y ago
Medial
Yulu, a shared electric two-wheeler startup, has partnered with grocery delivery platform Zepto to expand hyperlocal delivery services in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram. Yulu will provide 20,000 next-gen shared DeX EVs for Zepto's delivery partners, supporting green deliveries and creating livelihood opportunities. The collaboration aligns with both companies' sustainability goals and aims to improve operational efficiency for hyperlocal logistics while reducing delivery costs.
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Amazon launches a new grocery delivery subscription in the US
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1y ago
Medial
Amazon has launched a new grocery delivery subscription for Prime members and EBT cardholders in the US. The subscription costs $9.99 per month for Prime users and $4.99 per month for EBT cardholders. Subscribers receive free deliveries for grocery orders over $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, and other local grocery and specialty retailers. The subscription offers one-hour delivery windows, unlimited 30-minute pickup, and priority access to recurring reservations. The new offering competes with Walmart Plus and Target's grocery delivery plans, which have similar minimum order limits. Additionally, Amazon is transitioning from its "Just Walk Out" technology to its Dash Cart for checkout purposes.
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Nykaa, Licious amp up quick commerce game as consumers demand instant gratification
Economic Times
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10m ago
Medial
- Nykaa has launched a 10-minute delivery pilot in Borivali, Mumbai, as part of the quick commerce trend. - Licious is conducting a pilot for delivering ready-to-eat food items in Gurgaon in about 15 minutes. - Myntra is testing a 4-hour delivery plan in four cities, including New Delhi and Bengaluru. - Beauty has become one of the top-grossing categories in rapid delivery platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and BB Now. - Nykaa plans to expand the 10-minute delivery service to more locations in Mumbai, focusing on low-priced items like kajal pens, foundations, and skincare products. - Quick commerce platforms with a wide range of SKUs and deep supply-side relationships are likely to play a significant role in vertical categories like beauty, fashion, and home decor.
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Now, JioMart Plans Quick Commerce Foray To Take On Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is planning to enter the quick commerce segment to compete with companies like Blinkit, BigBasket, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto. JioMart, the digital commerce arm of RIL's subsidiary Reliance Retail, is expected to start offering grocery delivery in select cities within 30 minutes, starting next month.
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Exclusive: Zen Mobility Pilots On-Wheels Cold Storage Grocery Delivery With BigBasket, Country Delight
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Zen Mobility is conducting a pilot project in Gurugram to provide delivery services for grocery and dairy products. The startup has partnered with companies like BigBasket, Country Delight, VegEase, and MilkyMist for this initiative. Additionally, Zen Mobility has expressed interest in collaborating with pharmaceutical companies to offer delivery services for vaccines that require cold storage.
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Amazon joins quick commerce race, to focus on beauty and home next
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Amazon has launched its quick delivery service, Amazon Now, in select Bengaluru areas, expanding beyond an initial employee-only pilot. The initiative focuses on quick delivery of items, primarily grocery and daily essentials, with plans to add beauty, home, and kitchen categories. This entry into the quick commerce sector is part of a strategy amid growing competition. Amazon's service is set against rivals like Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto, amid a projected market growth.
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Delhivery rolls out intracity services for customers in Bengaluru
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Delhivery, a logistics company, introduced intracity delivery services in Bengaluru amidst recent flooding. Customers can access this service via the Delhivery app, with a 50% discount on their first order. Previously, Delhivery launched Rapid Commerce, offering two-hour delivery and shared warehouses to direct-to-consumer brands in Bengaluru, later expanding to Hyderabad and Chennai. Despite revenue growth missing analysts' expectations, Delhivery reported a net profit in FY25's Q4, influenced by new service expansions.
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Reliance Rolls Out 4-Hour Fashion Delivery Service In 6 Cities
Inc42
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18d ago
Medial
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has launched AJIO Rush, a four-hour apparel delivery service, in six cities. This initiative, introduced in the first quarter of FY26, offers over 1.3 lakh options to customers. AJIO Rush aims to improve unit economics through higher average bill value and reduced returns. The launch aligns with the growing trend of quick commerce, positioning Reliance Retail to capitalize on rapid delivery demands within the fashion segment.
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Nykaa Pilots 10-Minute Deliveries In Mumbai
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10m ago
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- Nykaa launches 10-minute delivery pilot in parts of Mumbai, covering 5% of its SKU base. - The company aims to accelerate next-day and same-day deliveries to meet the demand for quick commerce-like models. - Other quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, and Flipkart Minutes also focus on beauty and personal care products during the festive season. - The 10-minute delivery pilot by Nykaa is part of their efforts to provide faster delivery options to customers. - This move allows Nykaa to compete with other quick commerce platforms in the beauty and personal care segment.
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