Rappi processes 230,000 last-minute orders for Mother's Day

Delivery platform Rappi recorded a high volume of last-minute orders in Colombia for Mother's Day. Approximately 230,000 food orders and more than 25,000 flower bouquets were processed. The average spending ticket reached 120,000 pesos.

Data reported by Rappi shows that impulse purchases drove activity on the platform. Orders ranged from an average of 120,000 pesos to as much as 2 million pesos in exceptional cases.

More than 630 florists participated actively, selling around 50,000 arrangements per month with increases of up to 130 percent on special dates. Other segments such as desserts, breakfasts and bakery also showed notable growth.

Compared to the previous year, the platform experienced an increase of up to 70 percent in orders during Mother's Day Sunday in 2025. This year florists contributed to an overall 45 percent growth in orders.

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Illustration showing Colombia's February 2026 inflation at 5.29%, with easing trend chart, food and education price symbols, and Central Bank target.
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Colombia's inflation eases to 5.29% in February 2026

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The National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane) reported that Colombia's annual inflation for February 2026 was 5.29%, a slight slowdown from January's 5.35%. The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) variation stood at 1.08%, driven by rises in education and food. This figure remains above the Central Bank's target range of 3%.

A Fenalco survey indicates that 94% of Colombians will celebrate Mother's Day this year, up 9% from 2023. E-commerce platforms like Amazon and Mercado Libre are gaining ground among shoppers.

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Tiendanube has released the first edition of its NubeCommerce Colombia report, analyzing the current state of e-commerce in the country. The study highlights high adoption of artificial intelligence among online stores, though its use remains mostly tactical. It also identifies challenges in promotional strategies and reliance on external platforms.

In Addis Ababa, the cost of celebrating Valentine's Day has risen, with prices for roses and dinners increasing, affecting buyers. Businesses, however, see a revenue boost on February 14. Kaleab Fekade, 28, is one buyer facing these higher costs.

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The HotelDO platform released an analysis on Colombian travel patterns, showing that 43% of reservations are for couples, ahead of the Vitrina Turística de Anato 2026 in Bogotá. The report highlights growth in beach destinations for Semana Santa and a year-over-year increase in bookings. Experts note benefits for tourism and related sectors.

The Cámara Colombiana del Libro presented its annual report at the close of Filbo 2026, showing a 7.5% sales growth in Colombia's publishing sector for 2025, reaching $1.06 trillion. It sold 39.4 million copies and published 19,024 titles. The report highlights five consecutive years of expansion.

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Fernando Savore, vice president of the National Federation and the General Confederation of Grocers, explained on Canal E how consumption in supermarkets and stores has changed due to inflation and digitalization. He noted that large purchases have decreased, favoring small restocks in neighborhood stores. He also highlighted the rise of virtual payments and price adjustments in food.

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