By John Glenday

Uber, the taxi hire business, has added another feather to its cap with the trial launch of a same day grocery delivery service in Washington DC, US.

A ‘Corner Store’ button within its main smartphone app now allows people to order from more than 100 everyday items whilst hiring a cab with prices said to be competitive with local convenience stores and with no delivery fee.

This gives consumers the choice of a range of non-perishable items from chewing gum to shaving gel and nappies between 09:00 and 21:00 with no minimum order requirements.

Analysts suggest that the offer may be a means Read full story ›

Source: The Drum