During the pandemic, ghost kitchens or ‘electronic restaurants’ thrived. It was an affordable and easy way to deliver quality food quickly. Some entrepreneurs saw it as an easy way to manage a restaurant on a small budget, while others saw it as an excellent opportunity for an extra revenue stream.
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A giant United Parcel Service (UPS) warehouse is opening in Kentucky, and you’d imagine job adverts are splattered all over social media. No, not this time. Robots are lining up for this one, about 3,000 of them. Using robots means UPS can reduce the need for manual labor. Fortune is
Walgreens has closed a dedicated e-commerce warehouse, opting to streamline operations using its stores for order fulfillment. The brick-and-mortar location now has a double purpose. The Wall Street Journal reports that the pharmacy giant recently closed a warehouse in Edwardsville, Ill., dedicated to filling e-commerce orders for household items. The
UK parcel theft rises 57% – a stark warning for consumers and retailers facing a growing porch piracy epidemic.
Illegal drivers are a massive hazard on the road for the government, ultimately contributing to unfair labor practices. Food delivery companies are responsible for the initial vetting process to onboard new drivers, check their age and work permits. The rider can then subcontract their accounts to unvetted drivers, reports Reuters.
Online retailers have turned to the Supreme Court to give guidance on an urgent matter. It has the potential to determine where internet resellers can be sued if facing legal action. The geographical location of the court determines the laws under which the defendant is judged. Reuters is covering a
