Milkrun reportedly sought new investment twice in 2022 as a perfect economic storm came for instant delivery
That reticence was backdropped by significant operating costs at Milkrun, which eschews the independent contractor model and uses employees to deliver groceries.
Milkrun adds next-day market deliveries as ‘instant’ grocery platforms chase new revenue streams
Australian instant delivery contender Milkrun has launched a new next-day grocery service, joining other similar apps worldwide in the scramble to tack new revenue streams onto the costly business model.
‘Instant’ grocery startup VOLY finally announces shutdown a week after stopping deliveries
A week after ceasing deliveries and deleting its social media accounts, grocery delivery startup VOLY has officially announced its closure.
What rapid deliveries really mean for the supermarket staff who fill the orders
In supermarkets that offer on-demand home delivery, the work of the personal shopper takes on a faster pace.
Gig economy: Workers and customers are exiting the sector. How can we make it better?
Five years of research reveals an industry facing pushback from both workers and customers, with many workers seeking to leave the gig economy.
Does Milkrun have what it takes to outrun Woolworths’ one-hour delivery?
Now that Woolies is firmly on the rapid delivery scene, what will happen to the little guys who came speedily from the rear to rescue consumers when they needed them most?
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.
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.
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.