Getir, a Rapid Grocery-Delivery Service, Exits the U.S. and Europe

Getir, the rapid grocery-delivery company that boomed during Covid lockdowns, said it was ending its operations in the United States and Europe, a major retreat by another pandemic darling.The company, which aimed to deliver groceries and other small conveniences in as fast as 10 minutes, said that it would refocus on its home base, Turkey. At its height, the privately held Getir was valued at nearly $12 billion after expanding quickly, buying up competitors and operating in nine countries.The company announced the decision in a short statement on Monday, adding that FreshDirect, its U.S….