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Restaurants & Returning to Normal in a Post-COVID World
With the pandemic on the decline in many parts of the world, the big question on everyone’s mind is “when can we get back to normal?” But should we? Surges in demand for takeout, the proliferation of contactless tech, and outdoor dining may have arisen out of concerns for public safety, but many consumers think these changes may be for the better.
The Vicious Circle of Restaurant Delivery Commissions
The convenience of third-party ordering platforms is undeniable, but as these platforms continue to gain market share, more people are realizing that increased revenue doesn’t always translate to increased profits. The cycle perpetuated by commissions and fees of up to 40% of per-order earnings is wearing away at hard working business owners, delivery drivers, and even consumers. One can’t help but wonder if the online ordering machine is sustainable long-term, or if it's headed for a screeching halt.
The Future of Last-Mile Logistics
It seems every time the consumer-goods industry starts to catch its breath, Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) shaves even more time off its free-delivery window. To catch up, a lot of companies are getting creative.
54% Of Shoppers Would Pay Local Retailers For Same-Day Delivery
A new consumer survey indicates that shoppers place a high value on same-day delivery, with 54% saying they would be willing to pay for such a service. Shopper enthusiasm for same-day delivery offers an opportunity to retailers not named Amazon: 78% o
Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash kick off $90 million fight against California’s gig worker law
Under the ballot measure, drivers could get earnings guarantee of 120 percent of minimum wage
How KKR Could Pull Off a Walgreens Takeover
A leveraged buyout of Walgreens Boots Alliance could be done because of the availability of cheap financing, the company’s strong earnings power
Watch: Jeff Bezos 1997 Interview a year after starting amazon
The “lost” Jeff Bezos 1997 interview just about a year after starting Amazon.
SHORT DRIVERS, PAPA JOHN’S EMBRACES THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY
The company has deals with three major providers as it works to offset a major driver shortage and says it is happy with the service’s profitability.
What if you could own a Lamborghini right now?
With Spl.yt you don’t have to be a millionaire to contemplate owning a Lamborghini. By splitting the cost and care fairly between several owners, verified and regulated by smart contracts using the Spl.yt protocol, two or more drivers could share the privileges — along with the responsibilities, of course — of owning a luxury sports car like a Lamborghini.
Simple Decryption of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Hidden Message in the Blockchain
It seems like the whole world is obsessed with “crypto” these days, but sometimes it feels like everyone forgot how cryptographic the entire system really is. In a system like Bitcoin or blockchains where coding and encryption play many roles
Fighting the Oligopoly with Blockchain
For those who are wondering… just what is an Oligopoly, and why should we care? An “Oligopoly” is a market structure in which a small number of firms/companies dominate the market which can lead to reduced competition and ultimately higher prices for consumers.