If the coronavirus spreads in America, food delivery companies could see a surge in demand — are they ready?
People who isolate themselves with ‘social distancing measures’ would still need food......»»
If the coronavirus spreads in America, food delivery companies could see a surge in demand — are they ready?
People who isolate themselves with ‘social distancing measures’ would still need food......»»
Who needs Instacart? U.S. farmers expand food deliveries during coronavirus outbreak
Farmers in rural America are expanding food delivery services to meet rising demand from consumers seeking to isolate themselves during the coronavirus pandemic and frustrated by empty grocery-store shelves......»»
Farm-to-door deliveries increase amid coronavirus
Farmers in rural America are expanding food delivery services to meet rising demand from consumers seeking to isolate themselves during the coronavirus pandemic and frustrated by empty grocery-store shelves. Jillian Kitchener has more......»»
Farm-to-door deliveries increase amid coronavirus
Farmers in rural America are expanding food delivery services to meet rising demand from consumers seeking to isolate themselves during the coronavirus pandemic and frustrated by empty grocery-store shelves. Jillian Kitchener has more......»»
US Food Industry Scrambles To Resupply Stores Amid Apocalyptic Surge In Demand
US Food Industry Scrambles To Resupply Stores Amid Apocalyptic Surge In Demand As coronavirus spreads throughout the United States, millions of panicked Americans have be.....»»
Japan´s Softbank sees consolidation in Latam food delivery
Japan's SoftBank Group Corp , a shareholder in some of Latin America's largest food delivery companies, expects consolidation in most markets, a senior executive said on Wednesday......»»
Amazon Says Delivery Speed Returning to Normal After Coronavirus Crush
The online retailer says it is catching up after a demand surge tied to the coronavirus outbreak Amazon.com Inc. says the one- and two-day delivery times that shoppers have come to expect should gradual.....»»
Grubhub pulls 2020 guidance after NYC sales hit; shares fall
If investors were hoping that Americans sheltering in place would be good for food-delivery companies, GrubHub Inc. just threw cold water on that idea, cutting earnings guidance as demand suffered in... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Uber Eats, GrubHub, Others Sued For Hiking Fees Charged To Restaurants For Deliveries During Pandemic
Food delivery companies are facing a proposed class action lawsuit for hiking fees charged to restaurants during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Reuters reported Monday. read more.....»»
How a small NYC grocery delivery business is coping with a 400% surge in demand during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus has forced grocery delivery drivers on the front lines of the pandemic. Mirchi, a small New York City grocery delivery service with around 10 employees, is struggling to keep up with a 400.....»»
Amazon stops accepting new online grocery customers amid surging demand
Amazon will begin to put new grocery delivery customers on a wait list and curtail shopping hours at some Whole Foods stores to prioritize orders from existing customers buying food online during the coronavirus outbreak, the company said on Sunday......»»
Digital health companies step up to support health care system through pandemic
Digital health companies respond to surge in demand related to coronavirus......»»
Uber connects out-of-work U.S. ride-hail drivers to delivery, production jobs
Uber Technologies Inc said on Monday its app will list job openings in the delivery, food production and grocery industry that can be accessed by its U.S. drivers who have been hit by a slump in ride-hailing demand due to the coronavirus......»»
Desperate shoppers say they can"t order groceries for delivery or pickup. Amazon and Walmart are racing to meet the spike in demand.
AP Photo/Matt Rourke Some shoppers say they can't order groceries online, as pickup and delivery services face a surge in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Amazon told Bus.....»»
Auto insurers loosen restrictions on delivery drivers during coronavirus pandemic
The demand for delivery drivers is on the rise as more restaurants deliver meals to the growing number of self-isolated and quarantined people during the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, insurance companies are loosening restrictions on these del.....»»
Companies meet coronavirus-driven demand with trade war stockpiles
Trade war buildup is letting companies meet a surge in demand from U.S. students and workers stuck at home......»»
Mondelez raises hourly wage, hands out weekly bonus as virus worries fuel demand
Mondelez International Inc on Monday said it would increase hourly wage by $2 and pay a $125 weekly bonus for its sales representatives as it rushes to meet a surge in demand for its packaged food due to the coronavirus outbreak......»»
A photo shows crowds of food-delivery workers lined up outside of a posh NYC Italian restaurant, and it highlights both how the city"s containment measures are working — and failing
Robert Kamau/GC Images As the coronavirus spreads and many businesses close their doors, the restaurants in New York City that remain open have been forced to pi.....»»
Bank of America boosts hiring, worker pay amid coronavirus outbreak
Bank of America Corp's consumer division has hired 1,700 people in critical support roles so far this month, a spokesman said on Friday, as the industry faces a surge in customer service demand due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak......»»
Bank of America adds 1,700 support staff in March
Bank of America Corp said on Friday it has hired 1,700 people in the consumer bank so far this month as banks faced a surge in customer service demand amid coronavirus concerns......»»