Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inBrittney DonovanThursday 29 October 2026 14:02 GMTTrump merchandise store goes out of business as customers dwindleDoorDash is set to significantly expand its grocery delivery operations by acquiring Instacart in a $17 billion deal.The Instacart brand and app will be preserved, granting Instacart customers access to 50,000 additional storefronts served by DoorDash.DoorDash Chief Executive Tony Xu stated the acquisition combines Instacart's grocery specialisation with DoorDash's delivery infrastructure and logistics.The takeover follows DoorDash increasing its share of U.S. delivery platform spending to 59 per cent, while Instacart's share fell to 18 per cent.Questions remain regarding how the merger will affect existing commercial ties, such as Instacart's current delivery partnership with Walmart.In fullDoorDash buys Instacart for $17 billion creating a home delivery giant for everyday goodsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in