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Starbucks Launches on Skip with Exclusive Offer for International Day of Happiness

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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Starbucks Delivers is now available for customers to enjoy their favourite Starbucks food and beverages from more than 600 stores in Canada, through Skip.

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Starbucks Delivers is now available for customers to enjoy their favourite Starbucks food and beverages from more than 600 stores in Canada, through Skip.
To celebrate Starbucks on Skip, and help Canadians spread joy on International Day of Happiness (March 20), Skip is offering customers 50 percent off Starbucks orders of $20 or more when using the promo code SBSKIP50 at checkout!
"Now, on International Day of Happiness and beyond, Canadians can savour their favourite Starbucks menu items, as Skip continues delivering joy to doorsteps across the country."
Thanks to Skip and Starbucks, it's now easier than ever for Canadians to treat themselves or share some joy with loved ones this International Day of Happiness - order Starbucks on Skip using the promo code SBSKIP50 for 50 percent off** your order today only ($20 min spend applies).

Skip Enhances Courier Experience With Redesigned Courier App

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - SkipTheDishes, Canada's homegrown delivery app is rolling out a redesign of its dedicated courier app.

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TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - SkipTheDishes, Canada's homegrown delivery app is rolling out a redesign of its dedicated courier app.
The latest innovation will transform the experience couriers have when working with Skip, saving them time and providing even more efficiency on every shift.
This will provide an even more seamless user experience for couriers delivering for Skip.
"Our couriers, restaurant partners and customers are at the heart of everything we do at Skip," says James Astor, Head of Logistics Product at Skip.

Skip Introduces Inaugural Food Industry Award Celebrating Trailblazing Women in the Canadian Food Industry

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Monday, February 5, 2024

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In its inaugural year, the SkipTheDishes Food Industry Award will recognize standout women from a diverse range of career paths, including chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs.

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In its inaugural year, the SkipTheDishes Food Industry Award will recognize standout women from a diverse range of career paths, including chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs.
Through the initiative, Skip aims to celebrate Canadian women in leadership roles in the food industry and inspire others to pursue similar career paths.
Changemaker: How is the Nominee acting as a role model for women in leadership roles in the food industry and beyond?
"We are thrilled to open up Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ Awards to an entirely new category of women in leadership, and see incredible women of the food industry receive the recognition they truly deserve through the SkipTheDishes Food Industry Award."

Former SkipTheDishes CEO, Kevin Edwards, joins Eirene as new Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Eirene, Canada's first online funeral services provider, announced that Kevin Edwards has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer.

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TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Eirene, Canada's first online funeral services provider, announced that Kevin Edwards has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer.
Before joining Eirene, Edwards served as CEO of SkipTheDishes, Canada's #1 food and rapid delivery platform, for over four years before announcing his retirement in 2022.
"We started Eirene to create the kind of funeral services that we would want for our loved ones," said Greene.
As Chief Operating Officer, Edwards will be working closely with co-founders Mallory Greene and Faisal Abid, and the rest of the team, to continue to build the brand and customer experience.

Calgary’s tech companies to watch revealed at Launch Party 2023

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Spearheaded by Platform Calgary , Launch Party 2023 took place on Nov. 23 at the Big Four Roadhouse.

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Spearheaded by Platform Calgary , Launch Party 2023 took place on Nov. 23 at the Big Four Roadhouse.
Platform Calgary President and CEO Terry Rock says the city is fast becoming one of the world’s most exciting global tech hubs.
“Launch Party has been taking place since 2010, featuring hundreds of Calgary’s most promising tech startups.
Platform Calgary brings together the resources of Calgary’s tech ecosystem to help startups launch and grow at every step of their journey, from ideation through to scale.

SkipTheDishes announces seasoned executive Paul Burns as new CEO

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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Burns, former managing director at X, to succeed interim CEO Steve Puchala in driving Canada's homegrown delivery network forward

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Burns, former managing director at X, to succeed interim CEO Steve Puchala in driving Canada's homegrown delivery network forward
WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, SkipTheDishes, Canada's homegrown delivery network, announced that Paul Burns, most recently the managing director at X (formerly known as Twitter), has been named the company's new Chief Executive Officer.
Burns will be succeeding interim CEO Steve Puchala, who stepped into the role earlier this year following former CEO Howard Migdal's appointment to Executive Vice President, North America and CEO of Grubhub, within the Just Eat Takeaway.com network, in April 2023.
"Having witnessed Skip's incredible rise from a Prairies start-up in 2012 to the industry-leading organization it is today, I am honoured to be stepping into the position of CEO and working with a very talented team to create more transformative delivery experiences for Canadians," says Paul Burns, Chief Executive Officer, SkipTheDishes.
With Burns' transition to CEO, Interim CEO Steve Puchala will be retiring at the end of the year.

Skip Spills The Tea On The Top Canadian Orders of 2023

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

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TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - As Canada's homegrown delivery app, SkipTheDishes delivered more of what Canadians wanted this year - and the data did not disappoint!

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TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - As Canada's homegrown delivery app, SkipTheDishes delivered more of what Canadians wanted this year - and the data did not disappoint!
Skip has just released their 2023 order trends, which unpacks the most popular items, biggest spenders and most notable stats of the year - did you know Ontarians are in their pickle era, and Albertans went crazy for bubble tea?
Check out the full 2023 order trends below.
Ontario: Someone in ON spent $789.50 on 70 tacos and 25 orders of chips with a combination of guac, salsa and horseradish cream - now that is a Mexican feast!

Kraft Peanut Butter Revolutionizes Convenience with First-Ever AI-Powered Solution That Replaces Empty Jars

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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In Partnership with SkipTheDishes, Canadians Can Redeem a Free, Same Day Delivery of Kraft Peanut Butter

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In Partnership with SkipTheDishes, Canadians Can Redeem a Free, Same Day Delivery of Kraft Peanut Butter
TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Kraft Peanut Butter launches a solution for the all-too-common woe of running out of the beloved spread.
As a beloved Canadian brand for nearly 20 million Canadians1, Kraft Peanut Butter understands the disappointment when fans open one of its jars, only to find it nearly empty with just a few spoonfuls of spread remaining.
Kraft Peanut Butter's AI-supported tool turns the unique design of nearly empty peanut butter jars into a unique QR code.
"Skip Express Lane helps to bring over 1500 grocery and household essentials, including Kraft Peanut Butter directly to consumers' doorsteps."

Food Banks Canada and SkipTheDishes join forces for their Fourth Annual Winter Charity Campaign, Give and Take(Out)

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

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"With food banks visits in 2023 surpassing the highest levels in Canadian history, initiatives such as our annual Winter Charity campaign with SkipTheDishes are more important than ever before," says Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada.

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"With food banks visits in 2023 surpassing the highest levels in Canadian history, initiatives such as our annual Winter Charity campaign with SkipTheDishes are more important than ever before," says Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada.
This is Skip's fourth consecutive year working with Food Banks Canada on their Winter Charity Campaign, which has provided more than 4.7 million meals across Canada, as well as weekly food donations from Skip Express Lane store locations to local food banks across the country.
Both organizations continue to share the common goal of creating immediate and long-term solutions to combat food insecurity:
Visits to food banks have increased by 78.5 per cent since 2019.
In March 2023 alone, there was almost 2 million visits to food banks in Canada.

Skip Launches Latest Evolution of Wearable Tech Designed for Your Messiest Eats

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

In a recent survey* of hockey fans, Skip found that over 70%* of fans like to chow down while watching the game.

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In a recent survey* of hockey fans, Skip found that over 70%* of fans like to chow down while watching the game.
This NHL® season, Skip is proud to introduce The GameTime Tarp to combat messy food casualties - talk about a win.
To bring this functional fashion-forward piece to life, Skip re-enlisted Canadian fashion designer, Izzy Camilleri to develop this evolution with fans, gamers, and multi-tasking eaters in mind.
To elevate the viewing experience even further, Skip surveyed Canadian hockey fans to find out their favourite game day eats.