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Glovo’s owner Delivery Hero , opens new tab has increased provisions related to the legal status of its riders in Italy and said in a statement that the increased expenses are reflected in its adjusted earnings for the 2024 financial year

If successful, the deal will create a ride-hailing and delivery giant that would dominate Southeast Asian markets

World’s Largest Pizza Company to Join Largest Local Commerce Platform in North America; Orders on DoorDash’s Marketplace will be delivered by Domino’s drivers.

Rappi launches WhatsApp channel with exclusive promotions.
WhatsApp reached 3.2 billion users in 2024 and is now the channel where Rappi launches exclusive promotions. Rappi, the leading technology platform in Latin America, announces the launch of its new WhatsApp channel in Mexico, a strategy that seeks to offer users immediate access to exclusive promotions and fun content.

Rappi will change working conditions in Colombia after a historic agreement with the delivery workers’ union.
After months of negotiations and mediation by the Ministry of Labor, the delivery platform must guarantee better conditions for its delivery drivers, including a review of the base rate per order.

How a Chinese giant is disrupting Saudi Arabia’s food delivery? Can Keeta, Meituan’s global brand, use the Middle East as a springboard for other international markets?

Deliveroo creates ‘Dip & Dine’ inflatable range to treat yourself to a takeaway in the tub.
Move over pineapple on pizza. There’s a bigger, better, ‘bubblier’ debate in town because Deliveroo is launching a new accessory for the ‘eating in the bath brigade’. Deliveroo’s new ‘Dip & Dine’ inflatable range is the world’s first inflatable in-bath dining solution – specially created for Brits who want to chow down on their favourite takeaway whilst they relax in a bubble bath

MARKET REPORT: Deliveroo soars as talk of US takeover heats up. Deliveroo shares were in demand yesterday as the takeover of arch-rival Just Eat Takeaway sparked speculation about more deals in the sector.

Prosus to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com for €4.1bn. Prosus and Just Eat Takeaway.com agree on a recommended all-cash offer for all issued and outstanding shares of Just Eat Takeaway.com (Prosus).

Swiggy Instamart sells 581 chocolates, 324 roses per minutes on Valentine’s Day: ‘Bull run’. According to data shared by Swiggy co-founder Phani Kishan, the platform processed orders at a staggering rate during peak hours—581 chocolates and 324 roses per minute. Drawing a comparison with the stock market, Kishan described the surge as a ‘bull run’ for love (Moneycontrol).