Delivery News
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NewsWill Shu to step down from Deliveroo
The founder and CEO is to step down from his role after 13 years with the business, upon completion of the DoorDash acquisition
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NewsCreams rolls out new direct delivery platform
Customers can now order directly from the dessert chain via the Creams app, with further improvements planned for the loyalty scheme
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NewsEU clears Deliveroo sale to DoorDash, deal expected to complete in October
The European Commission has approved DoorDash’s £2.9bn acquisition of Deliveroo, removing the final regulatory hurdle for the deal first agreed in May
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NewsDomino’s launches new chicken brand
Chick ’N’ Dip is designed to capture a share of the fast-growing chicken market and help drive growth for the core business
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NewsDelivery rebounds in July as takeaway holds steady
Restaurants saw at-home sales rise 13.5% year on year in July, driven by a strong recovery in delivery, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest tracker
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NewsDomino’s launches share buy-back programme
The listed pizza group is looking to purchase £20m in shares to reduce its share capital and generate returns for shareholders
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NewsDeliveroo launches mid-week family offer
In partnership with brands including Bill’s, PizzaExpress, Wagamama and Dishoom, ‘Family Dinneroo’ offers a curated set of family-friendly, shareable meals for up to four people, for £25 or under
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NewsJust Eat Takeaway takeover approved
The European Commission has approved the €4.1bn takeover of Just Eat Takeaway by Prosus, after the technology investment group offered to make significant concessions in order to gain permission for the food-delivery deal
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NewsSales return to growth for Papa Johns UK
The pizza delivery chain has undergone significant transformation since 2023, a strategy that has led to growth in both customers and sales, according to CFO Ravi Thanawala
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NewsStrong H1 for Deliveroo
Gross transaction value (GTV) as well as revenue was up 9%, with orders up 8% for the period ended 30 June
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NewsDomino’s: ‘Competitor closures provide opportunity’
The pizza delivery chain reported a difficult Q1, but is “picking up the slack” and “making hay while the sun shines” as rivals cut down their estates, said CEO Andrew Rennie
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NewsDomino’s profits slip by 15%
The pizza group blamed weak consumer confidence, higher costs of employment, and a tough comparison period for a slowdown in like-for-like sales and new openings
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NewsPizza Hut Europe turnover dips despite brand reset
The delivery arm of the Pizza Hut business saw turnover drop marginally in 2024, despite introducing a new menu and evolved brand last year
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NewsPapa Johns continues like-for-like decline
The pizza delivery chain said it is taking “proactive steps to drive profitable growth”, with 74 sites closed in 2024
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NewsCôte Brasserie to roll out exclusively with Deliveroo
Due to be available at 60 restaurants in 31 cites, the French restaurant concept is targeting delivery as a key growth channel.
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NewsCoqfighter grows to 40 delivery locations
The fried chicken restaurant has opened 10 new locations through restaurant and tech platform Growth Kitchen as part of plans to reach 100+ locations
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NewsJust Eat rolls out white-label delivery service
Just Eat has launched JET Go across the UK, allowing retailers to offer same-day and scheduled delivery through their own apps and websites using Just Eat’s courier network and logistics infrastructure
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NewsDeliveroo shareholders agree takeover by DoorDash
The shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the takeover announced on 6 May
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NewsSessions adds Mikos Gyros to portfolio
Its menu will initially launch in 11 new locations this month, including Coventry, Plymouth, Reigate and Nottingham, before further rollout on Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat
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NewsDeliveroo pilots drone delivery in Dublin
The delivery company aims to expand the service to more restaurants and launch grocery and retail deliveries within the next six months