Market News
New product launches
- In March 2022, Getir launched its services in Paris, marking its expansion into France. Getir is looking to capitalize on the untapped market potential for q-commerce in France.
- In January 2022, Flink launched its services in Italy, its first market outside Germany, to tap into the US$ 264.57 billion Italian grocery market with its 10-minute delivery proposition
- In November 2021, Gorillas rolled out its on-demand grocery delivery services in New York City as part of its U.S. expansion strategy. It aims to differentiate itself on ultra-fast delivery in the competitive New York market.
Acquisition and partnerships
- On September 26, 2023, Uber Eats, an online food ordering and delivery platform, and Quick Commerce player, Getir joined forces for a grocery delivery partnership, commencing in the U.K. This collaboration enhanced Uber Eats' offerings, providing users with an expanded selection of groceries, leveraging Getir's expertise in efficient and swift delivery services.
- In February 2022, DoorDash acquired Wolt in an US$ 8.1 billion deal to enter the European quick commerce market by leveraging Wolt's footprint in Europe
- In January 2022, Gorillas acquired Frichti to strengthen its quick grocery delivery in Paris and accelerate its expansion in France
- In November 2021, Gopuff acquired rideOS for US$ 115 million to leverage its optimization technology to improve delivery logistics and cut down delivery times