Revolutionizing Grocery Delivery: DoorDash Expands Partnerships with Beloved Local Grocers

In a strategic move to enhance the convenience and accessibility of grocery shopping, DoorDash, the leading local commerce platform, has announced the expansion of its partnerships with several beloved regional grocery chains. This announcement underscores DoorDash's commitment to empowering consumers with the ability to access the best of their local communities, right at their fingertips.

Bringing the Finest Grocers to Your Doorstep

Expanding Reach with Wegmans

DoorDash has solidified its partnership with Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., a renowned grocery chain renowned for its exceptional quality and customer experience. Grocery delivery from Wegmans is now available through DoorDash across all Maryland locations, with plans to expand to stores in Virginia, North Carolina, New Jersey, Delaware, and upstate New York in the coming days. This collaboration builds upon the existing partnership between DoorDash and Wegmans Meals 2GO, which provides customers with a diverse selection of freshly prepared, restaurant-quality meals."As noted recently, DoorDash's grocery business is growing fast with consumers that order from new verticals recently reaching all-time highs. This is in large part due to our commitment to bring the best of every local community online, and Wegmans embodies that," said Fuad Hannon, VP of New Verticals at DoorDash. "Wegmans offers quality foods and a top-notch grocery store experience. We're proud to help extend their brand to the DoorDash Marketplace, and provide the tools and technology to serve customers in a new way."Ranked among the best grocery stores in the U.S., Wegmans now brings its renowned selection to the DoorDash Marketplace. Customers can enjoy a wide array of flavorful restaurant-quality meals, artisan breads, fresh produce, and a diverse selection of cheeses sourced from around the world, all available for on-demand delivery.

Empowering Local Grocers Nationwide

In addition to the Wegmans partnership, DoorDash has announced new collaborations with several other beloved regional grocery chains, including Kowalski's, Mar-Val Food Stores, Geissler's Supermarket, and Milam's Markets. These partnerships aim to provide consumers with convenient access to the best of their local communities, whether they're ordering from a go-to favorite grocer or discovering a new local business.Kowalski's, a local favorite in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area since 1983, is now available on the DoorDash Marketplace, offering customers a wide selection of high-quality, fresh groceries, from naturally raised meats and locally sourced organic produce to hard-to-find specialty products.Mar-Val Food Stores, a family-owned grocer with 9 locations across California, is also now live on DoorDash. The company is known for its focus on supporting rural communities by offering the best of both worlds: supermarket selection coupled with the charm of a small, country store.Geissler's Supermarket, a family-owned cornerstone of the communities it serves for over 100 years, has also joined the DoorDash Marketplace. With 7 locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts, Geissler's partners with local farms and suppliers to deliver the finest products to its customers, including fresh, locally raised beef and custom cakes.Milam's Markets, a staple in Miami-Dade for 40 years, will soon be available on the DoorDash platform. As a family-owned business committed to bringing customers top-quality products and unbeatable variety, Milam's Markets aims to provide the warmth, personal attention, and neighborly spirit of a close-knit community within its bustling metropolitan landscape.

Empowering Consumers with Convenience and Choice

The addition of these new regional grocery partners to the DoorDash Marketplace underlines the platform's commitment to helping consumers enjoy the best of their neighborhoods. By providing access to a diverse array of beloved local grocers, DoorDash is empowering consumers with the convenience and choice they desire, whether they're ordering from a familiar favorite or discovering a new local gem.To celebrate the new partnerships, DoorDash is offering customers a special promotion. Now through October 31, 2024, DoorDash customers can enjoy 40% off all eligible orders of $50 or more (up to $25) with the promo code WEGMANS at all participating Wegmans locations. Additionally, Wegmans stores are now available on DashPass, DoorDash's membership program that offers members a $0 delivery fee and reduced service fee on eligible orders from thousands of restaurants, grocery, and convenience stores nationwide.As more consumers turn to DoorDash for their grocery needs, the platform's commitment to partnering with the best local merchants underscores its mission to bring the finest offerings of every community directly to customers' doorsteps. With these new partnerships, DoorDash continues to redefine the grocery shopping experience, empowering consumers with unparalleled convenience, choice, and access to the highest-quality local products.