Power Chats: E-Grocery and Last-Mile Delivery: The Rise of Convenient Shopping

Four years post-pandemic the e-grocery and last-mile delivery industry has witnessed rapid transformation and growth. This panel seeks to explore the significant changes, challenges, and innovations that have emerged in the sector. Industry leaders from various corners of the market, including dark store operations, traditional supermarkets, delivery services, farm-to-consumer platforms, and quick-commerce pioneers, will offer their unique insights in a fascinating discussion that will delve into the adaptation of dark stores to urban expansion,  the integration of legacy supermarket infrastructures into the digital age, the pursuit of sustainability within delivery operations, and the evolving consumer demand for health-conscious and locally sourced products. Additionally, the conversation will address the competitive landscape, exploring how businesses can grow sustainably in a "red ocean" and the potential for "co-opetition"  amongst industry players.