After launching its service in the U. In addition to the Paris area, the instant grocery delivery service is now live in Marseille, Lille and Toulouse. Just like in other markets, the company operates a network of 20 dark stores with around 4, different products. Customers can order groceries, household essentials, alcohol, ice cream, diapers, iPhone chargers — you name it. Gopuff also tries to partner with local brands to customize its offering to local customers.
He said Gopuff in particular has the best technology stack — both on the consumer side and rider side — to operate this kind of service at scale.
It also has quite a big team already, with 2, people working for Gopuff in Europe — in France alone, there are Gopuff employees. It can close big rounds because it is working well. There are many challenges ahead for this nascent industry.
In addition to heated competition, some local governments have been working on strict new regulations against instant delivery services. He admitted that Gopuff is trying to profoundly transform the grocery sector. TechCrunch's AI experts cover the latest news in the fast-moving field. Every Monday, gets you up to speed on the latest advances in aerospace.
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