From Berlin to New York, millions turned to grocery delivery firms during pandemic lockdowns, and the companies gobbled up billions in venture capital and other investment. But worker discontent, a drop-off in investment and reduced demand all suggest a hard landing from the stellar growth of the pandemic era
A file photo of a courier for the food delivery service Getir, as he prepares to deliver an order in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (Image: Angel Garcia/Bloomberg via Getty Images)