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Uber to acquire remaining share of on-demand grocer Cornershop

Uber to acquire Cornershop

Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) is acquiring the remaining shares in Cornershop, an on-demand grocery delivery platform. According to a Securities and Exchange filing this past weekend, Uber will acquire the remaining 47% of the company it doesn’t already own.

Cornershop CEO Oskar Hjertonsson confirmed the news on Twitter Monday morning.

“When building your future with someone … at some point you gotta go all-in!” he tweeted.

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Advertising platform Skai reaches deal with Gopuff

Brands and shippers looking to reach a broader audience can now access Gopuff’s customers through a media partnership with Skai.

Skai is a go-to-market advertising product that allows brands and shippers to reach new customers through data-driven market intelligence and omnichannel platforms. Gopuff specializes in delivering essential and instant need items. It operates in over 650 cities and charges $1.95 as a flat fee for delivery. It recently reached a deal with Uber (NYSE: UBER) to provide...

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