Cornershop launches south of the border

Cornershop is making its debut in the United States with launches in Miami and Dallas, as shoppers continue to lean on e-grocery during the COVID-19 pandemic and grocers try to meet the demand.

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Founded in Chile in 2015, Cornershop is an on-demand grocery app that delivers orders in as little as 60 minutes. (Ride-hailing service Uber purchased a majority stake in Cornershop last fall.)

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The company is now one of the largest grocery delivery services in Latin America, with service available in Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Brazil. It also has a major presence in Canada through partnerships with Walmart, Metro and Organic Garage.

Grocers and delivery services in Canada and the U.S. have struggled to keep up with the surge in e-grocery during the COVID-19 crisis, as shoppers opt to stay home as much as possible. Food retailers have had to increase staff and add additional delivery and pick-up times.