Rapid Grocery Apps Take it Slowly After Dutch Cities Push Back
- Apps agree to restrictions after cities blocked new warehouses
- Flink says limits could undermine ten-minute delivery target
Flink, Getir and Gorillas said they will not open so-called “dark stores” in central shopping streets.
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Rapid delivery companies have curbed their ambitions in the Netherlands after disgruntled Dutch cities put a halt on the explosive growth of their distribution centers.
After months of consultations, Flink SE, Getir and Gorillas signed a joint code of conduct that could crimp their ability to make super fast deliveries in a concession to Dutch municipalities.