Expansion in the food delivery sector has decelerated sharply from 2017 and 2018.
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Briefing: Ele.me widens logistics offerings, to build out infrastructure
Ele.me’s service expansion follows on the heels of rival Meituan’s widened logistics services.
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Briefing: Xiaohongshu, Ele.me and NetEase Kaola accused of harvesting user data
Authorities call on leading app operators to stop collecting user data without permission amid concerns over leaks.
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Luckin reportedly seeking Ele.me tie-up for deliveries amid profit pressures
The news also immediately comes after a delivery partnership between Luckin and Meituan was announced in December 2018.
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Food delivery platforms push into lower-tier cities, new retail for growth: report
Ele.me claimed 47.4% share of total order volume last year, closing the gap with long-time market leader Meituan Dianping, which held 51.8%.
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Ele.me targets speedy deliveries over Spring Festival
Since Ele.me was acquired by Alibaba, the company has escalated a cash-burning subsidy war with Meituan Dianping
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Beijing regulators censures Meituan, Dianping, Ele.me for food safety
The crackdown comes as World Consumer Rights Day approaches on Mar. 15 when CGTN airs its annual “315” consumer protections TV special.
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Food delivery: Drivers take the risks. Platforms reap the rewards.
Increasing accidents, falling wages and unpaid salaries make for a risky job.
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Meituan in focus | Meituan’s turnaround year
In May, Meituan Dianping unseated search engine Baidu as China’s third-largest listed internet company by market cap, behind only Alibaba and Tencent.
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Alibaba rolls out operating system for stores and supermarkets
The system will help the company to bring leading retailers into the Alibaba ecosystem.
