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Zippin Raises $12M To Accelerate Cashierless Store Launches

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Zippin, a cashierless checkout technology company, has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round, according to a release. The company, which was founded in 2015, uses artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision and sensor technology to provide a 100 percent cashier- and checkout-free experience.

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eCommerce Grocer Weee Notches Almost $50M In Funding

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And the company seeks to expand its delivery network to encompass 20 major Canadian and American cities in the three years to come. The company provides its offering in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Seattle. The firm evolved into an online shopping website with a warehouse and delivery network in 2017.

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Amazon Grocery Delivery Expands To 3 New Cities

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When Amazon launched Prime Now delivery for groceries out of its Whole Foods Marketpalce subsidiary, the company turned some heads — and heard some minor complaints, since the service was only initially only available in four markets: Virginia Beach, Austin, Dallas and Cincinnati. Those who need a rushed delivery can elect to pay a $7.99

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Uber To Expand Bike, Scooter Investment With European Focus

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Uber said that eBikes and scooters are used the most frequently in Paris, followed by Sacramento and Seattle. and other parts of Europe about how the company can roll out bikes and scooters and address safety issues. Uber is appealing the decision handed down by TfL and can operate in the meantime.

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7-Eleven Launches Beer Delivery In Select US Markets

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Convenience store operator 7-Eleven is launching beer and cider delivery in select U.S. A company statement revealed that a section of the app called “The Beer Necessities” will offer “everything from traditional beers to craft beers and ciders.” Customers can place their beer orders via the 7Now app.

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Uber Pilot Lets Some CA Drivers Set Rates In Response To New Employment Law

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Drivers who shuttle riders from airports in Palm Springs, Sacramento and Santa Barbara can charge as much as five times higher than the Uber-set fare on the ride per an unnamed source cited in a report by The Wall Street Journal. The firm has made several changes to its operations as it responds to the passage of Assembly Bill 5 (AB5).

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Nearly 100 Pizza Huts To Test Beer Delivery

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As restaurant operators seek to bolster sales in the face of weak traffic growth, Yum! The new rollout will include cities such as Tucson, Prescott and Winslow in Arizona, and Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Sacramento and Santa Barbara in California. As it stands, over 1,700 Pizza Hut locations in the U.S. have liquor licenses.

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