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 is buying rival Instacart in a deal worth roughly $17 billion, signaling that the delivery wars continues to heat up.
DoorDash agreed to buy Instacart for about $17bn in cash and stock, keeping its brand and app. The deal needs regulatory approval.
World News
The deal could help DoorDash’s grocery business compete against Amazon and Walmart.
Technology
The acquisition would bring two major players in on-demand delivery under one roof, combining DoorDash’s dominance in restaurant takeout with Instacart’s reach in grocery delivery.
World News
Speculation of a deal has swirled since last week, and several outlets reported the acquisition could value Instacart at roughly $17 billion.
Technology
With the new “Connected Apps” platform, developers can submit apps for people to use within Gemini and Search. This will allow developers to launch integrations similar to the ones OpenTable and Instacart built into Google’s AI tools. Developers in the US can join the public beta waitlist starting today, which also offers ways to track metrics like traffic and latency. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/Connected-App-Submit.png?quality=90&strip=all]
Business & Economy
‘Instacart risks getting squeezed,’ an analyst said, as Instacart sale talks reach DoorDash. Uber has walked away from talks.
World News
Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor.