Ian Whitworth: Why the last-minute grocery startup is the worst kind of business
The last-minute grocery startup has a business model that seems to have cherry-picked all the worst, hardest and most expensive elements of running a business, says Ian Whitworth.
Milkrun apologises for “unacceptable” delays as pressure mounts on grocery delivery startups
The instant delivery service CEO Dany Milham sent an email apologising for lengthy delays, telling customers “it’s not all bad”.
Instant grocery startup VOLY reportedly lays off staff, ends 15-minute delivery as shoppers return to ‘normal’
The end of COVID-19 restrictions and a return to "normalcy" will challenge Australia's instant delivery startups, a retail expert says, after reports rapid grocery firm VOLY has made cuts to staff.
After the collapse of SEND and Quicko, can rapid grocery delivery businesses survive in Australia?
The recent collapse and closure of two startups in the rapid grocery delivery market shows the space is consolidating. The question now is whether it will evaporate entirely.
The new way instant delivery startup Milkrun is dealing with social media trolls
Dealing with unhappy customers — or deliberately incendiary trolls — can be a catch-22 for businesses. But instant commerce startup Milkrun has come up with a creative approach.
Uber and Shippit to deliver ‘fast fashion’ within one hour
Uber is bringing a new meaning to the phrase 'fast fashion' after announcing a collaboration with Shippit that will see hundreds of major brands deliver goods within one hour.
“Perfect storm”: Startup funding in ANZ topped $10 billion in 2021
Australian and New Zealand startups secured more than $10 billion in funding in 2021, more than double that invested in 2020. Here's why.
Koala founder Dany Milham banks $75 million for new grocery venture Milkrun
The startup offers grocery delivery within 10 minutes, and has secured backing from Tiger Global Management, Airtree and the co-founders of Atlassian.
