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USPS ships pallets of groceries to 100-plus Alaskan villages by air; an Inspector General report says it moved 87 million pounds in one year and recovered 29 cents per dollarIn Alaska, the Bypass Mail program is crucial for supplying isolated communities that lack road access. Each year, it transports millions o...
In 1858, American inventor Ezra Warner patented a can opener, replacing the hammer-and-chisel method for the US Army and grocersCanning began in 1795, sparked by a French inventor who aimed to create food preservation solutions for military purposes. By 1858, a Conne...
Ownly launches in Hyderabad, bets on lower-cost food delivery modelRapido’s food delivery venture Ownly, which launhed in Hyderabad, is targeting profitability despite an average order value of around Rs 25...
What to do with empty shoe boxes? Try these 4 easy and creative DIY reuse ideas to organise clothes, accessories and small itemsTransform your empty shoe boxes into creative organizers that can tidy up your home. Ideal for storing accessories, stationery, and even cl...
'Buy anything you want, pay nothing': 'Dopamine sites' let buyers place online orders to satisfy their urge to shop without spending real moneyDopamine sites: A new genre of websites, called dopamine sites, let users go through the entire experience of ordering food, shopping or bo...
Quick-commerce sector shows signs of pricing discipline as discounting moderates: JefferiesThe quick-commerce scene in India is shifting its pricing strategies, with companies dialing down discounts and enhancing delivery minimums...
A Rs 99 bet: India’s QSRs rethink the value gameIndia's quick-service restaurants are implementing a Rs 99 price point to attract more customers. KFC, McDonald's, and Burger King are focu...
PepsiCo, DHL among customers as Tesla kicks off Semi electric truck deliveriesTesla is starting deliveries of its Semi trucks, which are designed for long-haul freight transportation. Customers like PepsiCo and DHL re...
IRDAI proposal hits insurance stocks; FSSAI vs ecomm giantsThe insurance regulator has proposed new limits on commissions as part of a wider overhaul. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Over 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat recalled nationwide over false USDA inspection mark. Here's what consumers should be aware ofA massive recall of meat products has been announced following improper inspections and counterfeit USDA markings, impacting over 167,000 p...
About 170,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat meat recalled in US: Reason, affected batches and what to do if you have anyThe USDA has announced to recall nearly 167,639 pounds of raw meat products due to serious safety concerns. These products were made withou...
Techie claims he met delivery partner laid off from IT sector on the day he joined new job, says conversation ‘broke him’A software professional shared an emotional account of meeting a delivery partner who was once employed in the IT sector. The man, a 2024 c...
Online fake goods sale: Scrutiny amplified ahead of festive rushAuthorities are increasing scrutiny of online sellers and imports before the busy festive shopping period. The Central Board of Indirect Ta...
Paneer eaters, this could change your plate: All-India analogue paneer ban soon? Here’s what FSSAI is planningFSSAI is considering a nationwide ban on analogue paneer, a non-dairy substitute that uses ingredients such as vegetable oils, starches and...
Gig workers turn to tax filing as TDS refunds offer cash, financial recordsGig platforms are integrating tax filing assistance into their apps. Many delivery partners receive tax refunds after deductions at source....
Delivery app iFood to invest $4.7 billion in Brazil through March 2027The company will direct spending across four areas: strengthening restaurant operations, expanding new delivery categories such as pharmaci...
Hyderabad man compares Rs 230 restaurant bill with Rs 436 Swiggy order: Same meal costs almost double onlineA man's eye-opening comparison in Hyderabad unveiled a staggering mark-up on restaurant meals ordered via Swiggy. A meal priced at Rs 230 d...
Zomato introduces fee of up to Rs 30 for pay-on-delivery ordersIn a recent update, Zomato has started imposing a convenience charge on cash-on-delivery orders, which will be in addition to its current p...
Swish raises $24 million funding, bets on repeat orders to scale up 10-minute food deliverySwish, a 10-minute food delivery startup, has raised $24 million to expand its kitchen network and supply chain. The two-year-old company h...
Flipkart launches standalone Minutes app, rolls out food delivery pilot ahead of BBD saleFlipkart has launched a standalone app for its quick commerce arm Flipkart Minutes, ahead of its Big Billion Days sale. The company is also...