Retail last mile becomes a sprint rather than a stroll
As consumers demand faster, cheaper delivery, retailers have been forced to review supply chains and ad hoc last-mile plans put in place during the pandemic.
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As consumers demand faster, cheaper delivery, retailers have been forced to review supply chains and ad hoc last-mile plans put in place during the pandemic.
The rollout from five Melbourne Metro stores which incorporates 40 suburbs comes hot on the heels of its Sydney offer.
Dany Milham, 31, who is worth $150 million, sent a grovelling email to customers of Milkrun over the 'unacceptable decline' in its service. Milkrun serves suburbs across Sydney and Melbourne.
The supermarket giant’s new delivery play capitalises on customers who have grown used to deliveries during the pandemic – and poses a big problem for start-ups that had entered the market.