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I left apps like Uber Eats to start my own delivery business. I love connecting with people and not having to rush around

Sat, 03/02/2024 - 07:19

Tech Insider : Economy

Tony Illes, right, wears a black puffy jacket, black bike helmet, grey pants, and gives a thumbs up while holding a blue bag that says — Tony Illes, right, started his own delivery business, called "Tony Delivers," in January.
Tony Illes

economy, gig-work, gig-workers, Delivery, Retail, Food, eCommerce

I worked in a call center for Walmart Spark workers. I got reprimanded for giving drivers tips they had earned, and most calls were frustrating and scripted

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:39

Tech Insider : Economy

Walmart store front — Dominique Anderson, a support agent for Walmart's Spark delivery service, said drivers often complained about missing tips.
Scott Olson/Getty Images

economy, Retail, walmart, spark, gig-work, Retail, Delivery

Walmart says hackers took over some Spark drivers' accounts and had access to their Social Security numbers

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 13:15

A silver-colored Hummer sits outside of a Walmart in New Jersey as customers walk along the side of the store. The white — Hackers reportedly got access to about 200 Walmart Spark accounts.
SIDDHARTH CAVALE/Reuters

Retail, Tech, walmart, spark, Stores, gig-work, gig-workers

Hackers are targeting Walmart Spark drivers' accounts and using them to shop for the delivery service, drivers say

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 06:23

A customer wearing a warm hat, a scarf, and other winter clothing pushes a cart through the aisles of a Walmart store in Chicago. In the middle of the aisle sit pallets of laundry detergent and cleaning supplies, and a sign that reads — Some Walmart Spark drivers say their other people appear to be using their accounts.
Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters

Retail, walmart, spark, gig-work, gig-workers, Delivery, eCommerce

Gig workers explain how they got their accounts reactivated on Instacart and Uber Eats

Fri, 02/16/2024 - 05:00

An Uber Eats bicyclist — Getting deactivated can bring a sudden end to gig workers' income.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Retail, gig-work, instacart, gig-workers, Uber, uber-eats, Delivery

Instacart's CEO says that warehouses full of robots won't replace its gig workers anytime soon

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:24

Fidji Simo, the CEO of Instacart, poses for a photo on a gray background. — Instacart CEO Fidji Simo spoke during the company's second-ever earnings call on Tuesday.
Instacart

Retail, instacart, gig-work, gig-workers, Shopping, eCommerce, Delivery

Bots are some DoorDash and Walmart Spark delivery gig workers' dirty secret

Sat, 02/10/2024 - 05:42

A DoorDash delivery driver in New York City — A DoorDash delivery worker in New York City.
Ribeiro/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Retail, Retail, gig-work, instacart, DoorDash, eCommerce, bots

Walmart offered to pay Spark drivers as little as 52 cents per order after a 'temporary' app issue

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:00

A Walmart cart in a parking lot — Walmart Spark drivers say pay has declined from highs early in the pandemic.
FREDERIC J. BROWN / Getty Images

Retail, walmart, spark, gig-work, eCommerce, Delivery, Retail

Amazon delivery worker out of a job after he's accused of trying to steal a customer's puppy

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 11:01

Amazon van. — An Amazon delivery driver in Georgia reportedly tried to steal a customer's dog.
Dinendra Haria/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Tech, amazon, gig-work, dog, Retail, Shopping, eCommerce

Gen X and boomers love Temu. I asked them why.

Sun, 02/04/2024 - 07:19

miniature pots and pans from Temu — Tiny pots and pans from Temu, all around $1-2 each
Katie Notopoulos / Business Insider

Tech, Temu, eCommerce, baby-boomers, gen-x, Shopping, discount-shopping

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