Walmart agrees to pay $16 million to Spark delivery drivers as part of settlement over claims it misled them on pay

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Walmart agreed to pay $100 million, including millions to Spark delivery workers, to settle FTC claims.

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DoorDash is extending its pause on operations in New York City after blizzard hits the Northeast

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A delivery worker rides a bike through a snowstorm while carrying a red reusable DoorDash bag.
DoorDash and Grubhub suspended operations in New York City late Sunday ahead of a blizzard.

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DoorDash's CEO says he's got an edge on Amazon in groceries

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A DoorDash delivery worker drives a motorcycle with a red padded bag mounted on the back as he looks back at the photographer and smiles while wearing sunglasses.
DoorDash reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday.

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DoorDash salaries revealed: Here's how much the delivery giant pays data scientists, software engineers, and others

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A large sculpture of a red DoorDash delivery bag sits on a sidewalk in Los Angeles as people walk by.
DoorDash's H1B visa data for 2025 spans roles from data science to managers overseeing new verticals for the delivery service.

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Nearly half of gig workers sell or share accounts for driving and making deliveries — highlighting a big security risk

Tech Insider : Economy, Technology, Business
A woman wearing glasses holds the steering wheel of a Kia car while smiling. To her right, a smartphone sits in a holder attached to the inside of the windshield and plugged into a charger.
Some gig workers are selling or renting their accounts to others, a new TransUnion survey found.

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I'm delivering for Uber Eats after decades in corporate marketing. It's helped me make money — and stay humble.

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Jay Mandel worked in marketing for decades before turning to gig work last October.

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Uber and DoorDash delivery workers missed $550 million worth of tips in New York City, a city report estimates

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
An Uber Eats delivery worker rides an e-bike while wearing a green Uber Eats backpack and a helmet at night in the snow.
Changes to how customers tip on Uber Eats and DoorDash have led to lower earnings for gig workers, according to a report from New York City.

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Your guide to gig work, whether it's your side hustle or main source of income

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A bicycle courier from Uber Eats rides his bicycle during the heatwave in Utrecht
Delivering food or driving passengers for Uber isn't the only type of gig work anymore.

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Gig work has never been more widespread — and more challenging.

Walmart just extended its Christmas Eve delivery hours

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Customers walk through holiday shopping displays at a Walmart Supercenter retail store in North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S., November 21, 2025.
Walmart fulfills 2.5X more express delivery orders in December than it does during the rest of the year.

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Will Amazon and Walmart's push for 30-minute delivery actually pay off? We debate.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
An employee picks orders for customers at an Amazon Fresh grocery store on December 12, 2024 in Federal Way, Washington.
Many companies have tried to offer ultrafast delivery. Can Amazon and Walmart succeed where others have failed?

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