Barcelona may well be the first city to introduce a total ban on dark stores and kitchens, meaning grocery delivery companies will no longer be allowed to set up delivery distribution centres there. That is, at least, the intention of the city council, although the ban may be possible to circumvent.
21 dark stores to close
In Barcelona, a ban on dark stores and dark kitchens will go into effect in a few days. These are shops or kitchens where consumers cannot go directly, but that are only used as a distribution hub for couriers. In many cities, however, this leads to nuisance complaints.
