Deliveroo
This coverage examines Deliveroo’s role and developments within the UK retail and food delivery landscape, focusing on its partnerships, market strategy, and operational performance. Reporting highlights include collaborations with retailers, technology initiatives, leadership changes, financial results, and competitive positioning — offering retail professionals insights into its impact on customer behaviour and retail distribution channels.
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilOnline & Digital
Deliveroo CEO set for £172m payout from DoorDash takeover deal
Deliveroo co-founder and chief executive Will Shu could receive a £172m payout if the board approves a £2.7bn bid deal from DoorDash, The Times has revealed. The UK delivery company announced on Friday (25 April) that it had received a takeover proposal from the larger American rival at a price…
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17 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-17/4/25
Sainsbury’s has forecast flat profits for the coming year, expecting operating profit to drop to around £1bn, below market expectations, despite a 7.2% rise in FY25 profits to £1.036bn. Revenue grew 1.8% to £32.81bn, with grocery sales up 4.2%, though Argos saw a 2.7% decline. The supermarket plans to continue…
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17 AprilOnline & Digital
Deliveroo reports ‘strong’ Q1 as GTV hits £1.87bn
Deliveroo has reported a 9% increase in its gross transaction value (GTV) year-on-year to £1.87bn in constant currency in Q1 2025. It also saw continued improvement in order growth, up 7% to £72.6m (up 6% in Q4 2024), with GTV per order up 2% to £25.8m. Across both UK&I and…
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10 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-10/4/25
Tesco has warned of lower profits in the coming financial year, forecasting between £2.7bn and £3.0bn, down from £3.13bn in FY24/25, citing increased price competition among UK supermarkets. Despite this, group sales rose 4% to £63.6bn, with UK market share reaching 28.3%, its highest since 2016. CEO Ken Murphy highlighted…
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10 AprilSupermarkets
Deliveroo Express launches in UK and Ireland with Tesco as first partner
Deliveroo has announced the launch of Deliveroo Express in the UK and Ireland, with Tesco as its first brand partner. Deliveroo Express is a new white label solution aimed at grocers and retailers to offer on-demand delivery directly through their own online channels. Deliveroo Express leverages Deliveroo’s logistics technology and…
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Mar- 2025 -14 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-14/3/25
Shein, the fast-fashion giant, has confirmed its plans to go public, targeting a listing on the London Stock Exchange. Executive chairman Donald Tang emphasised the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability as it transitions to a public entity. However, no specific timeline or valuation was disclosed, with Tang stating the…
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14 MarchOnline & Digital
Deliveroo delivers FY profit for the first time
Deliveroo has reported hitting a profit of £3m for the year to December 2024, following a loss of £32m in the year prior. It comes as the restaurant and groceries delivery platform had “a good year of growth”, in which its gross transaction value jumped 6% and revenues rose by…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruarySupermarkets
Co-op launches grocery app Peckish for independent retailers
Co-op has announced the launch of its new million-pound grocery delivery app, Peckish, which offers a “technologically advanced” service to thousands of independent retailers looking to serve their customers and communities online. Following a successful trial run in 30 stores last year, Co-op has pledged an initial £1m investment for…
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18 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-18/2/25
Shein has maintained strong growth despite recent challenges, including the US removing duty-free status for low-value ecommerce packages from China and increasing tariffs. Executive chairman Donald Tang reassured investors in a letter, emphasizing the company’s ability to offer affordable fashion and lifestyle products. Tang also expressed support for de minimis…
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18 FebruaryHealth & Beauty
The Perfume Shop reports strong Valentine’s sales
The Perfume Shop, the UK’s largest specialist perfume retailer, said it has a strong” Valentine’s Day performance as it revealed it sold over 240,000 bottles from the 1 February to the 14 February. The Perfume Shop’s sales were driven by a 34% increase in retail sales across both classic and…
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