# Delivery Acquisitions Food delivery services are acquiring other companies to expand reach. By [Daniel Johnson](https://www.trendhunter.com/DanielJohnson) | Published Jul 7, 2020 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delivery-acquisitions ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Delivery Acquisitions trend? **Delivery Acquisitions:** Food delivery companies are purchasing other companies in the same industry in order to increase reach. Purchasing these companies gives organizations new infrastructure that can be used to serve additional markets, without draining the resources of the original company. ## The consumer insight behind the Delivery Acquisitions trend During social distancing orders many food delivery services are experiencing an increase in demand, in part due to COVID-19, and are attempting to capitalize on this uptick. Increased capacity can help these food delivery organizations serve new markets and expand operations. If these organizations can capitalize on the changing circumstances, they could showcase adaptability in uncertain markets. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 11, 2020 to Aug 17, 2021 - Published: Jul 7, 2020 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Delivery Acquisitions trend ### Industry Consolidation Food delivery services are purchasing other companies to expand reach, consolidating the market and increasing capacity to serve new markets. ### Integration of Services Online delivery platforms are integrating different services to provide a one-stop-shop for consumer needs, changing the way businesses approach deliveries. ### Contactless Delivery The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in demand for contactless delivery, leading to innovative partnerships and opportunities for businesses in the alcohol and food delivery industries. ## What the Delivery Acquisitions trend means for industry ### For Food Delivery Consolidation of the food delivery market through corporate purchases creates opportunities for businesses to expand and offer unique solutions to consumers. ### For Alcohol Delivery Partnerships between ride share companies and alcohol delivery services, as well as the integration of services, provide opportunities for businesses to capitalize on the contactless delivery trend. ### For Convenience Stores Partnerships between convenience stores and alcohol delivery services like the one between 7-Eleven and Minibar Delivery highlight the opportunities for businesses to adapt and meet consumer needs through delivery services. ## Workshop question How can your organization capitalize on COVID-19-related changes in consumer demand? ## Trend signals for Delivery Acquisitions Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 27%, freshness 10%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 27% - Freshness: 10% ## Examples of the Delivery Acquisitions trend 4 featured examples from Jun 11, 2020 to Aug 17, 2021. - [Alcohol Delivery Service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-1): 7-Eleven Has Partnered with Minibar Delivery in a Alcohol Delivery Pilot (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Convenience stores can expand their revenue streams by partnering with third-party delivery apps to offer alcoholic beverages and snacks to customers. - [Mobile Food Delivery Acquisitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-eat-platform): Grubhub Was Recently Acquired by the Just Eat Platform (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The consolidation and global expansion of food delivery services present disruptive innovation opportunities for online platforms to improve efficiency, expand their customer base… - [Ride Share Alcohol Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubers-drizly): Uber's Drizly Deal is Being Finalized (Category: Business) Implication: The ride share industry can explore partnerships with alcohol delivery services to offer a unique value proposition to consumers. - [Food Delivery Corporate Purchases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-delivery-service1): Foodpanda Purchased a Food Delivery Service Named Donesi.com (Category: Business) Implication: The food delivery industry is ripe for growth opportunities through consolidation and expansion into emerging markets. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)