Pizza Chain
Breaks Ties With Uber-EATS – Smartcompany has reported that pizza chain, Pizza
Religion, has broken its ties with UberEATS over delivery complaints and rising
costs. Pizza Religion used to do their own deliveries but outsourced to UberEATS.
They have found that delivery complaints are difficult to handle when they are
not the deliverer, and the initial UberEATS delivery fee of 22% of the bill was
upped to 30% with a new claim for 35%.
Amazon
Launches But Key Feature Still On Hold – Amazon have officially launched in
Australia but their ace card, free delivery, is on hold until Prime membership
becomes a reality in 2018.
UK Food
Delivery Company Has Big Launch – Just Eat, a UK food delivery company has just
launched on the London Stock Exchange and with a Pound Stg 5.5billion
valuation, is worth more than long time retail icon, Marks & Spencer.
Melbourne
Central Introduces Home Delivery Service – In an interesting move, GPT, the
landlords of Melbourne Central, have launched a home delivery service within
20km of the centre with a flat fee of $10.95 for up to 10km, and free delivery
for purchases over $50.
One-liners:
1. Amazon officially up and running in Australia.
2. French sports giant, Decathlon, opens in Sydney.
3. Nike launches first sports hijab.
4. Metcash profit increase sends shares up.
5. Latest ABS figures indicate slow start to Christmas.
6. Analysts “underwhelmed” by Amazon launch in Australia.
7. City of Melbourne launches Shop The City to boost CBD retail sales.
8. Aldi continues expansion in SA with 25th store.
9. Failed kids retailer, Pumpkin Patch, relaunched online by Catch Group.
10. Activewear retailer, Lululemon shows 14% sales expansion in third quarter.