Even with consumers staying home, O2O companies Meituan and Eleme face challenges selling and delivering meals to them.
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There are no food delivery winners
Various parties involved in Meituan’s food delivery ecosystem are pointing fingers at one another over missing profits. It doesn’t look good.
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From bad Tsinghua student to Meituan second in command
As Meituan CEO Wang Xing’s right hand man—and college best friend—announces his retirement, TechNode takes a close look back at his career.
Posted inBranded Content, On the Cusp
O2O, data, and blockchain are revolutionizing real estate in China
Editor’s note: This article is part of our JLL proptech series, produced in cooperation with JLL, a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. We believe in transparency in our publishing and monetization model. Read more here. China is a crowded country and finding a place to call home can be daunting. […]
Posted inOn the Cusp
Appetite for food-delivery apps wanes among small restaurant owners
Rising commission fees are eroding profitability at small restaurants. Many owners say they’ve had enough.
Posted inViews
Ali earnings: E-commerce is the crown jewel, but services need polish
You might think e-commerce is saturated and O2O has room to grow. What if it’s the other way round?
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics
Ask China Anything: Why do you buy fresh produce online?
Online grocery platforms such as Miss Fresh, Alibaba’s Freshippo, and newcomer Dingdong give customers access to food delivery at the touch of a button.
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics
AI may solve Meituan’s offline headaches
As the Chinese O2O market settles and room for scalability shrinks, an AI race is set to fire up again the competition in the sector.
Posted inUp and Comers
TechNode launches Corporate+ Membership Program
Designed for senior leaders and decision-makers, Corporate+ offers corporate members an all-in-one service across different cities in China.
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ByteDance is trying to take a bite of Meituan’s cake
ByteDance ups its push into local lifestyle to boost revenue sources as IPO rumors loom. Is the upstart ready to take on Meituan?
