Insiders at $12 billion ultrafast delivery startup Getir describe a culture that chews through workers, sends delivery people to the ER, and has 'zero' chance at profitability
The rapid-delivery startup Getir aims for 10-minute delivery. Employees say the pace is grueling and there's no plan for profitability.
Amazon aggregator Razor Group borrows another $400 million to acquire more marketplace brands, while rivals are hammered by layoffs and softening demand
As the market for Amazon aggregators heads for a shakeout, Razor Group is hoping to go on the offensive and be a consolidator.
McDonald's is revamping its system of recruiting franchisees to bring in more diverse candidates, report says
Franchisees will now have to be subject to a more stringent review every 20 years to ensure their suitability, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Uber salaries revealed: See how much engineers, managers and dozens of other employees at the rideshare company make
Visa-application disclosures recently revealed the salaries of dozens of staff at Uber. Here's a breakdown of how much it pays different workers.
19 marketing chiefs from Mastercard, Roblox and more on how they're adapting to the metaverse, screen fatigue, and more
Top marketers shared how they're adapting to new shopping behavior, supply chain and inflation upheaval, and privacy changes.
Meet 6 innovative ghost-kitchen startups expanding the multibillion-dollar segment beyond the models developed by CloudKitchens and Reef Technology
These nontraditional ghost kitchens are looking to expand and raise funds in a hot sector that's expected to be a $1 trillion opportunity by 2030.
Uber, Nike, Lyft, Disney, JP Morgan and others vow to help employees access abortions after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: 'We must keep up the fight'
Numerous US companies have gone public saying they'd front the costs for employees traveling to seek abortions.
How many Instagram followers you need to start getting paid
When can a content creator start making money on Instagram with brand deals, or affiliate marketing? We spoke with dozens of influencers to find out.
How Sweetgreen, established with millennials, is winning over younger customers with TikTok, subscriptions, and more
A TikTok ad starring Devin Booker and Naomi Osaka got a click-through-rate of 24% from teen users, more than any of its campaigns.
See the pitch deck Ludex, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to value trading cards, used to raise $5.3 million from investors like former NFL star Brian Urlacher
Ludex allows for trading cards to be scanned, tracked, and digitized using advanced AI. Users pay for a monthly subscription to the service.
Walmart is piloting 30-minute grocery delivery despite rapid delivery startups collapsing
Walmart is launching a new platform through Instacart, called Walmart Now, to deliver groceries to customers in Toronto in 30 minutes.
THE ONLINE GROCERY REPORT: The market, drivers, key players, and opportunities in a rising segment of e-commerce
Business Insider Intelligence looks at a variety of grocers' curbside pickup and grocery delivery options, and what their future may be.
Recruiters from Peloton, Klarna, and Carvana describe going from 'hero' to 'expendable' in less than a year
Recruiter jobs were plentiful in 2021 as companies flush with cash competed for talent. Now as tech hits a downturn they're among the first to be cut.
Walmart's data lead outlines his strategy for competing with Amazon after growing the retailer's data-monetization platform by 75% last quarter
Mark Hardy, Walmart's head of data ventures, says its data-monetization platform is growing and is better than Amazon's data plan.
Hotels are offering guests $12,000 stem cell therapies, chewing lessons, and IV drips in luxury wellness kick
Luxury hotels and medispas costing up to $20,000 a night are stepping up their wellness offerings to guests, including price stem cell therapies.
The FBI seized 25 Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings following doubts about their authenticity, report says
The raid on the works in an exhibition at the Orlando Museum of Art was sparked by doubts about their authenticity.
I went to Chipotle for the first time – and it's better than Taco Bell
Although Chipotle's menu is much shorter than Taco Bell, it's easier to customize dishes and I loved watching my burrito bowl being made.
Amazon tells employees to 'be respectful of everyone's perspectives' after some celebrate Roe defeat on internal Slack channels
Amazon employees shared links to protests and resources for women needing abortions. "This has implications for contraception, LGBTQ+ too," one said.
Juul won a temporary court stay to block FDA's 'extraordinary and unlawful' ban on its e-cigarettes
The vaping company said the FDA order was "extraordinary and unlawful" in court filing a day after the health agency called for a product ban.
Patagonia will post bail for any employees arrested at abortion protests
The outdoor clothing brand joins a long list of companies taking a stand after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Forecast eCommerce trends predicted for Amazon will beat expectations in 2021
Amazon sales blew past our pre-pandemic expectations for 2020, and it will beat total sales expectations again in 2021.
US Mobile P2P Payments Forecast
Insider Intelligence breaks down our estimates for growth in the mobile P2P payments space and details what's next for providers.
Over 20 million tons of grain are stuck in Ukraine. What does that mean for the world?
Countries in the Middle East and Africa desperately need wheat. But Russian troops have trapped it in Ukrainian ports. Why is this a global problem?
The country's biggest employers, including Walmart and Amazon, should 'say goodbye to attracting top female talent' in abortion 'trigger law' states
Planned Parenthood has been flooded with calls from companies asking what to do in a post-Roe America. But when Insider called top employers in states with "trigger" abortion bans, few would comment.
Citron's famed short-seller Andrew Left says he expects Amazon to buy Jumia, Africa's leading e-commerce company this year
Left's prediction follows Insider's previous report about Amazon's plans to launch its own online marketplace in Nigeria and South Africa.
I made $2.4 million in sales last year doing retail and online arbitrage on Amazon. Here are my best tips for success.
Garry Ray and his wife got into retail arbitrage in 2015 when they became empty nesters. Now they make six figures in mostly passive income.
Starbucks is using 'illegal tactics' to stop workers in New York state from unionizing, the NLRB claims
The NLRB accused Starbucks of closing stores, surveilling staff, and discharging organizers to stop workers from unionizing.
An exec was startup Afresh's first Black-woman VP. A year later, she's taking legal action against her former employer over claims of discrimination.
A former Afresh vice president, Jenna Wills, told Insider why she filed a charge with San Francisco's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission office.
FDA Bans Juul, Here's How We Got Here
Juul once dominated the e-cigarette market. Now, the FDA has banned its products — but how did it come to this?
US Mobile P2P Payments Forecast
Insider Intelligence breaks down our estimates for growth in the mobile P2P payments space and details what's next for providers.
The 7 best credit cards for groceries of June 2022
Earn up to 6% cash back at the supermarket, or up to 5x points — and some of these credit cards earn a bonus on dining and other categories, too.
Here's why the rare gem, Benitoite, can be more expensive than diamonds
Benitoite was previously mined to exhaustion. But the owners of the Benitoite Mining Company think they know where to find more.
Experts say the FDA ban on Juul e-cigarettes could be the 'opening gun' for a crackdown on the entire industry
Insider spoke with several experts who questioned the FDA's timing in its decision to remove Juul vape products from the US market.
From stocking up on pods to slamming the Biden administration, here's how the internet is reacting to the FDA's Juul ban so far
While some celebrated Thursday's FDA ban against Juul, adults who used the product to quit smoking cigarettes pushed back against the decision.
Four Impediments to CX Excellence
Insider Intelligence details the obstacles to implementing a powerful customer experience and how they can be overcome.
Uber and DoorDash workers, reeling from high gas prices, say costs of driving have devoured earnings
Drivers say that overall pay have been mostly flat while gas prices have soared. One saw their profits dwindle from $0.23 per mile to $0.08 per mile.
The rise and fall of e-cig startup Juul in the US, from Silicon Valley darling to a ban by the FDA
Juul rebranded three times, sold assets to Japan Tobacco, and attracted nontraditional investors. Now, its products have been banned in the US.
See the pitch deck a former McDonald's cook used to nab a $20 million Series A for Tapcheck, a startup that gives hourly workers the power to 'clock out and cash out' and fights widespread turnover
Ron Gaver earned minimum wage as a prep cook at McDonald's. See the pitch deck he and his cofounder used to nab $20 million for their EWA startup.
Your next FedEx shipment could come with photographic evidence — 'picture proof' that it was delivered
The Memphis-based shipping company is rolling out the free feature in select markets before offering it nationwide ahead of the holiday season.
It's official — Juul e-cigarettes are now banned in the US
The brand gained popularity in 2017 but has since tumbled in value. Juul Labs had faced scrutiny from the FDA over concerns it targeted minors.
I shopped at the smallest Trader Joe's in the world. It was chaotically crowded but full of character.
The world's smallest Trader Joe's is in a basement in Boston. It's difficult to navigate the tight aisles, but the unique experience is worth it.
Marketers are grappling with social causes. Here's how DoorDash decides how to tackle hot-button issues.
As brands face increased pressure to wade into social causes, Kofi Amoo-Gottfried laid out how DoorDash decides whether to get involved.
How Wendy's CMO is using the metaverse to win the burger wars as it expands its virtual empire, the Wendyverse
Wendy's is going all in on virtual reality to reach Gen Z. Its CMO discussed the playbook behind its approach.
Owner of Florida steakhouse says he's now a full-time chef who cooks 200 steaks a day because of the labor shortage
Bubba's Roadhouse churned out up to 400 steaks on Fathers' Day, but it had to close the day after because no staff were available, the owner said.
A KFC franchisee turned a former bank in rural New York into 'the most beautiful KFC in the world' — see what it looks like inside
It's called the Crystal Bucket as a nod to Corning's history as the Crystal City because of its glassmaking history.
A seafood restaurant in Alabama is closing down because it cannot find enough cooks
The owners of Bayley's Seafood Restaurant in Theodore had already reduced its operating hours after one cook left.
Amazon salaries revealed: See how much engineers, managers, and other employees make at the cloud and commerce giant
Visa-application disclosures recently revealed the salaries of thousands of staff at Amazon. Here's a breakdown of how much it pays different employees.
Amazon CEO tells staff it is still committed to diversity after a management shakeup left it with no top Black executives
"It's not lost on any of us that we're losing two of our most senior Black leaders," Andy Jassy wrote in the memo to staff, CNBC reported.
5G will advance payments and mobile commerce
5G technology could bring about positive changes to the retail industry, as retailers seek to maintain their digital transformation efforts.
DoorDash is doubling down on express grocery delivery and going international despite rapid delivery startups collapsing
This is DoorDash's third move in the rapid delivery space, which has seen several startups fail or downsize operations in the US.

