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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Feb- 2025 -4 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-4/2/25
Shein’s planned £50bn London IPO is under threat due to potential US tariff reforms and ongoing allegations of forced labor in its supply chain. Former President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate the ‘de minimis’ tax rule—which allows duty-free imports of small packages under $800 from China, Canada, and Mexico—could significantly…
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4 FebruaryDIY
B&Q expands Deliveroo trial to five more London stores
B&Q has announced the expansion of its trial with Deliveroo, which means it now includes five of its larger London stores that offer more than 9,500 products for on-demand delivery. News comes after the service was initially announced from its high street B&Q Local stores in August 2024. The DIY…
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Jan- 2025 -16 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-16/1/25
The UK economy experienced modest growth in November 2024, with GDP rising by 0.1% following two months of decline. This upturn was driven by a 0.1% increase in services output, primarily bolstered by a 2% rise in accommodation and food services. Consumer-facing services grew by 0.5%, while wholesale and retail…
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16 JanuaryNews
Tesco hires Deliveroo’s head of strategy to lead Whoosh
Tesco has hired Deliveroo’s global head of strategy Francesca Jones to lead its Whoosh delivery service. Jones joined Deliveroo in 2022 first as a global training and operational excellence manager before being promoted to head of strategy in 2023. Prior to that, she worked at Aldi as an area manager…
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Dec- 2024 -3 DecemberNews
Accessorize launches new partnership with Deliveroo
Accessorize, the gifting, fashion accessories, and jewellery retailer, has announced a new partnership with Deliveroo offering customers on-demand delivery of more than 700 products. Traditionally found in airports, train stations, and high streets, Accessorize is now bringing its collection directly to shoppers’ doors through Deliveroo for the first time. With…
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Nov- 2024 -29 NovemberNews
Waitrose opens first convenience store in six years
Waitrose has opened its first convenience store in six years in Hampton Hill, London, and announced a further push into the convenience market by building on partnerships with Welcome Break and Shell. The supermarket is to target more new locations under its franchise with the operator with stores opening on…
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20 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Deliveroo partners with Hurr to deliver rental designer dresses
Deliveroo has announced a new partnership with resale fashion marketplace Hurr to bring rental designer dresses to customers. The new collaboration will allow Deliveroo customers to rent pre-loved high-end fashion pieces from Hurr’s selection directly through the Deliveroo app. Customers within central London will be able to browse through a…
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Oct- 2024 -24 OctoberNews
Klarna enters UK gift card market with launch of Gift Card Store
Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, has partnered with Blackhawk Network (BHN), a leading global branded payments provider, to launch Klarna’s Gift Card Store in the UK. This gives customers the ability to buy gift cards from an extensive selection of brands and pay for them…
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16 OctoberComment
Deliveroo’s VP of Grocery and Retail on the Future of On-Demand Shopping
Suzy McClintock, the Vice President of Grocery and Retail at Deliveroo, has had a career marked by a series of unexpected turns and strategic moves. In a recent interview with Talking Shop, she opened up about her unconventional career path, the evolution of grocery and retail in the on-demand space,…
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15 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-15/10/24
Victorian Plumbing announced the closure of Victoria Plum due to a £2m loss since acquisition, aiming to complete operations by year-end. Despite this, Victorian Plumbing reported a 4% revenue increase in FY24, with strong consumer demand and enhanced market share. CEO Mark Radcliffe highlighted growth in own-brand sales and improved…
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