Doordash shares jumped after the company posted a strong quarterly forecast, driven by sustained demand for food and grocery deliveries. The firm is expanding membership programs and broadening grocery coverage across the US and Canada. Even with higher gas prices and increased driver relief costs, Doordash signaled confidence in its performance as Uber reported upbeat delivery growth too.
DoorDash has begun delivering groceries from nearly 2,700 Kroger stores using SNAP benefits, aiming to make online grocery access easier for low-income Americans. The partnership targets food deserts and people with limited transportation, while a new customer offer grants free delivery on the first Kroger order—potentially reducing cost and distance barriers to healthy food.
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DoorDash has rolled out new AI-powered tools aimed at making it easier for merchants to get started. The features speed up onboarding, help edit dish photos to make listings more appealing, and can generate new websites using existing content. The move signals DoorDash’s push to reduce friction for restaurants while improving how food is presented online.
A restaurant owner claims delivery platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats can take 15% to 30% off every order, squeezing already-thin profits. In one case, the fees allegedly hit $188K, leaving the owner no choice but to stop using the apps and absorb the losses elsewhere.
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