Tue, 21-Oct-2025

France clamps down on delivery depot dark stores

France

France has taken steps to abolish “black stores,” which are food depots located in city centres and utilized for online orders for quick home deliveries. President Emmanuel Macron’s administration has decided to classify the businesses as warehouses rather than shops in response to mounting local and municipal opposition; as a result, the majority of retailers … Read more

Careem begins Dubai grocery deliveries

Careem

RIYADH: Car-booking platform and Uber’s subsidiary Careem is launching its new rapid grocery delivery service in Dubai through Quik, Wamda reported. Using a network of hyperlocal dark stores and inventory management, the new service aims to deliver customers everyday grocery items 24/7 in a delivery time of 15 minutes. It currently caters to select active … Read more