Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) reported first-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, but the company reaffirmed its full-year outlook and announced a new delivery partnership with Uber. This news, combined with the company’s share buyback program, sent DRI stock soaring over 7% in early trading.
A housing society in Delhi has issued a circular asking ‘bachelors’ to stop using the security guard to receive deliveries, citing the increasing number of parcels as a burden. The decision has sparked debate online, with some supporting the society’s stance and others criticizing it as unreasonable.
A man’s bold move to order a Burger King delivery directly to his cinema seat has sparked debate online, with some praising his ingenuity while others condemn his disruption of the movie experience.
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A woman was shocked when her elderly neighbor demanded £15 for accepting a delivery on her behalf, despite her previous acts of kindness. The incident sparked a debate on social media about the boundaries of neighborly help and whether or not to pay for such services.
In collaboration with Nepalese partners, DJI’s FlyCart 30 drone successfully completed the world’s first delivery trials on Mount Everest. This groundbreaking achievement showcases the drone’s ability to transport up to 15kg of supplies and equipment in extreme conditions. The trials demonstrated the potential of drone technology to revolutionize mountaineering logistics, facilitate safer trash cleanup efforts, and enhance safety on the world’s highest peak.
Amazon has lowered the minimum order price for free grocery deliveries to $35, with customers also having the option to pay a $10 monthly subscription fee for unlimited deliveries from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, and other local and specialty partners.
The subscription also includes one-hour delivery windows, unlimited 30-minute pickup orders, and priority access to Recurring Reservations, which allows customers to select their weekly delivery window.
SNAP participants can access the same benefits for half the price ($5 monthly). The program has been tested in several cities and received high satisfaction ratings from respondents.
