"Amazon is doubling down on grocery delivery, especially perishables like produce and ice cream. The retail and tech giant said last month that it's expanding same- and next-day grocery delivery to more parts of the US this year, adding to the thousands of towns and cities it already serves - news that sent shares of Instacart and DoorDash tumbling at the time."
"Unlike Amazon, which owns Whole Foods and several of its own food brands, DoorDash works with existing grocery chains. The delivery service has struck deals in recent years. Last year, it expanded its partnership with Kroger and signed new deals with regional chains, including Schnucks in the Midwest. Few customers complete all their grocery shopping at a single chain, Xu said. Many stop at multiple stores each week, especially to find specific fresh groceries, such as produce, meat, and seafood."
Amazon is expanding same- and next-day grocery delivery across more US areas, increasing competition in online grocery. DoorDash partners with existing grocery chains rather than owning stores, producing a wider assortment through numerous retailer relationships. Recent deals include an expanded Kroger partnership and agreements with regional chains such as Schnucks. Many shoppers visit multiple stores weekly to find specific fresh items like produce, meat, and seafood, so broader choice matters. DoorDash is expanding retailer services and fulfillment via DashMarts to give grocers the capability to compete with large integrated players.
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