DoorDash is ending its delivery partnership with Walmart

DoorDash is ending its partnership with Walmart after more than four years of delivering the retail giant’s products to customers. The news was first reported by Business Insider. Sources familiar with the matter told Insider that DoorDash decided to end its partnership with Walmart because it was no longer mutually beneficial and because the delivery company …

Walmart to buy its gig-labor management partner

Dive Brief: Walmart is buying Delivery Drivers Inc. (DDI), the gig-labor management company that is the partner for the retailer’s Spark Driver platform, a Walmart spokesperson said in an email. The acquisition is for an undisclosed amount, according to Insider, which first reported the news. The acquisition of DDI aims to streamline the driver experience with …

Delivery Drivers, Inc. Offers New Same-Day Payment Platform

Delivery Drivers, Inc. (DDI), a leading third-party administrator specializing in last-mile labor solutions, announced a new payment platform powered by Branch for DDI driver-partners to access their payouts daily through a digital wallet. “With Branch, DDI provides independent contractors instant access to payouts with no charge to our clients or partners. And with the ability to receive …