GUANGZHOU -- After expanding fivefold in as many years, China's market for online grocery deliveries is at a crossroads as it faces a debilitating price war and worker shortage.
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A Missfresh hub in Shanghai in June 2021. The option for same-day delivery was one of the platform's distinguishing features. © Reuters
GUANGZHOU -- After expanding fivefold in as many years, China's market for online grocery deliveries is at a crossroads as it faces a debilitating price war and worker shortage.