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Amazon Air Expands In A Bid To Better Manage Shipping Logistics

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billion hub in Northern Kentucky, scheduled to be open in 2021. Amazon now controls shipping about 26 percent of its online orders, according to Wolfe Research. I think the question is just how quickly they will ramp that operation.”. The new Kentucky location will have capacity for 100 planes. “We

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Alibaba Developing AI For Tmall Genie Smart Speakers

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The investment will also help further research into IoT operating systems, edge computing and natural language processing (NLP). . “By The Tmall Genie’s latest model has a 10-inch screen and supports a variety of live concerts and online classes in addition to Taobao Live.

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Deutsche Post DHL CEO Confirms Delivery Deal With AmazonFresh

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According to a report in Reuters , citing comments Deutsche Post Chief Executive Frank Appel made at the company’s general meeting, Deutsche Post is aiming to be the service provider for online grocery sales. Deutsche Post currently operates online supermarket, AllyouneedFresh.

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Uber Eats Drops Fee For Non-Chain Eateries In US, Canada

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Takeaway.com , the largest European vendor for online food ordering and delivery, said it had seen a sharp rise in companies signing up for its services amid the orders from several governments to close down restaurants and bars. In those cases, though, the companies are still allowed to operate through online or takeout orders.

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Grubhub, BJ’s Restaurants And Brewhouse Announce Partnership

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operates a nationwide chain of casual dining restaurants offering a diverse range of menu items. We are excited to be expanding our delivery options and combining BJ’s extensive menu with the convenience of Grubhub,” said Lon Ledwith, executive vice president of operations at BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.,

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Grubhub Spikes 10 Pct Post-CEO Stock Purchase

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the Louisville, Kentucky-based operator of KFC and Taco Bell. “We The online food delivery service also reported gross food sales of $1.5 Securities & Exchange Commission, showing that Chief Executive Officer Matthew Maloney acquired the stock. Brands Inc. , billion, a 21 percent year-over-year increase. million.

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Grocery Round-Up: Digital-First Delivers For Kroger, Another Instacart Pair-Up And Hoarding Round 2

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Online sales were up 108 percent during the quarter. In late October , Cincinnati-based Kroger announced its “Restock Kroger” program — which aims to improve shipping, distribution and the links between its online and offline businesses — would be a major boost for shareholders. He pointed to total company sales, which hit $29.7