DARK STORE MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Dark Store Market, By Offering (Grocery and Convenience Items, Prepared Meals and Meal Kits, Household Essentials, Specialty/Niche Products, and Others), By Delivery (On-Demand Delivery, Scheduled Delivery, and Curbside Pickup), By End User (Residential Consumers, Corporate/Office Employees, Hospitality and Foodservice, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

In June 2022, Naturepro, a personal care brand known for its sustainable and affordable products, announced the launch of same-day delivery services across India in partnership with ZFW Dark Stores, a smart fulfillment platform for e-commerce brands. This collaboration aims to enhance the availability of Naturepro's products while promoting sustainability and efficiency in the supply chain.
In September 2022, Instacart, a leading grocery technology company in North America, announced its acquisition of Rosie, an e-commerce technology startup focused on independent and local retailers. This strategic move aims to implement Rosie's technology in locally operated grocery spaces, thereby expanding Instacart's customer base and distribution channels while enhancing services for independent grocers.
In December 2020, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), a leading global ride-hailing and delivery service provider, completed its acquisition of Postmates, Inc., a prominent on-demand delivery platform. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Uber's ability to deliver food, groceries, necessities, and other commodities more efficiently, thereby expanding its service offerings and market reach.