Wonder to acquire Grubhub for $650M
Alongside announcing its planned purchase of the on-demand delivery platform, the "fast-fine" food business founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore also revealed it raised an additional $250 million in capital from new investors.
Party City, Instacart debut retail partnership
“Our partnership with Instacart brings a new level of convenience to the Instacart customer's party planning experience, no matter the occasion," said Shannon Symalla, chief marketing officer for the Woodcliff Lake-based specialty retailer.
DoorDash partners with Wegmans for grocery delivery in NJ
The new offering is an expansion on the companies' current relationship, which allows customers to order the supermarket's Meals 2GO options through the on-demand platform.
Uber, Spirit Halloween unveil delivery partnership
The on-demand platform will transport customers' tricks or treats from the specialty retailer’s 1,525 pop-up shops across the U.S. and Canada.
Wakefern, DoorDash unveil retail partnership
The delivery platform first began offering grocery services in 2020; now it works with 150,000 non-restaurant stores worldwide.
Uber Eats, The Vitamin Shoppe debut delivery partnership
The on-demand platform will serve the Secaucus-based nutritional retailer’s 700 locations nationwide.
ShopRite adds freezer tote tech for grocery pickup, delivery
The supermarket is the first in the nation to launch the new picking, storage and staging system. According to the Wakefern Food Corp.-owned banner, the solution enables it operate in a way that’s more efficient, sustainable and cost-effective.
Wakefern’s Fairway Market launches 30-minute delivery via Instacart
Several other banners within the Keasbey-headquartered co-op already partner with the on-demand platform, including ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer and Price Rite Marketplace.
Instacart powering alcohol delivery from Wegmans in NJ
Since partnering in 2017 to offer same-day arrival, the companies have expanded their relationship to include pickup, EBT SNAP acceptance and loyalty program integration.
DoorDash now offering alcohol delivery in NJ
To work with the platform - the first third-party company in the state to provide such services - participating bars, restaurants and liquor stores must first obtain a $2,000-per-year permit, as well as adhere to numerous regulations.
Middlesex County truck traffic study assesses local impacts
Recommendations include designating new, preferred routes for these large vehicles that will, whenever possible, limit their time on roadways and in residential neighborhoods.
Cranford-based Wonder rethinks food truck strategy
As part of a shift to a more conventional and less expensive model, the startup plans on “reducing” its fleet of van-based kitchens and replacing them with physical locations that offer delivery, pick-up and some dine-in options from the specific restaurants and celebrity chefs that the company has licensing deals with.
















