Why Uniforms Matter for Parcel Delivery Drivers
With so many new last-mile delivery startups, from Uber to Postmates to Deliv and Shyp, do parcel delivery driver uniforms still matter? The answer is yes!
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Google Express Expands in Midwest, Adds Grocery Delivery
Google Express has expanded into 7 Midwestern states with overnight delivery, and plans to test out grocery delivery in San Francisco and another market.
Uber Reportedly Working with Retailers on Same-Day Delivery
Uber plans to provide dozens of retail and apparel brands in New York and San Francisco with same-day delivery, and is in talks with ecommerce platforms.
NASA Helps Google Skirt Drone Testing Rules
Google has been quietly conducting drone testing for the past year through a deal with NASA, effectively skirting FAA rules that Amazon has been abiding by.
Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s Roll Out Same-Day Delivery in 9 New Markets
Macy’s is expanding same-day delivery service to nine additional markets, giving them 17 in all, surpassing Amazon which provides the service in 14 markets.
Macy’s To Expand Same-Day Delivery to 9 New Markets
After a successful fall pilot in 8 markets, Macy’s is expanding same-day delivery service to 9 additional metro areas, giving it greater reach than Amazon.
Week in Review: eBay Now Same-Day Service Grounded
eBay has pulled the plug on its eBay Now same-day delivery pilot programs, but is still exploring solutions that fit better with its 25 million sellers. Here’s a look at this weeks’ news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world… and more.
eBay Shuts Down Same-Day Delivery Pilots
eBay has shut down its eBay Now same-day delivery service, as well as a pilot local delivery service in Brooklyn, NY, as expected growth never materialized.
Gap and Virgin Hotels Bring Room Service to the Next Level
Gap is bringing same-day delivery to the next level for Virgin Hotels’ guests in Chicago. By leveraging Gap’s reserve in store technology, hotel guests can shop on gap.com to reserve the styles they want and within a few hours try and purchase the items they reserved.
Deliv Acquires WeDeliver, Expands into Local Merchant Space
Crowdsourced same-day delivery provider Deliv has acquired Chicago-based WeDeliver, allowing it to expand into the local merchant category nationwide.