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Thu, 29 Oct 2026

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options

Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.

* DoorDash will acquire Instacart in a $17bn deal, creating a huge online shopping platform.
* The acquisition will allow customers to buy meals, quick-need purchases, and big weekly shops directly through DoorDash's app.
* Instacart shoppers will have access to 150,000 stores, up from the current 100,000.
* DoorDash will reach beyond restaurants into retail with this deal.
* The deal is expected to be final in about a year.
* Instacart's CEO said that joining forces with DoorDash will allow them to accelerate innovation across the grocery industry and make online grocery more seamless and affordable for households.
* DoorDash's CEO said that Instacart has expertise in grocery selection and substitution, which will help DoorDash improve its own grocery delivery service.
* The deal is a 26% premium on Instacart's closing stock price before news of the potential merger emerged.
* The acquisition will be at least 75% cash.
* DoorDash plans to keep Instacart's brand, app, and technology products.
* There may be antitrust issues with government regulators due to the deal.