Nearly 2,700 Kroger stores to launch on DoorDash this October as pair take tie up nationwide

DoorDash and Kroger have expanded their Stateside relationship to cover almost 2,700 of the latter’s stores. Beginning 1st October, customers will be able to shop Kroger’s full grocery assortment across banners like Mariano’s, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, and Harris Teeter, on DoorDash.

Along with fast delivery, they will get Kroger deals and loyalty programme discounts integrated into the DoorDash app.

“Customers are looking for more convenient ways to shop at their local Kroger store, and delivery is an increasingly important way they engage with us. We want to provide customers what they want, how they want it, without asking them to compromise on value,” says Yael Cosset, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Kroger.

“Today marks another step in our journey to simplify customers’ lives. We are bringing our high quality, fresh, full grocery assortment to new customers. We are making it easier to shop in the way that best fits their day. And we are offering lower prices and more relevant offers to drive more traffic, which increases the data we use to power our retail media business.”

“With Kroger now on DoorDash nationwide, millions of customers can shop the largest grocer on our platform with the convenience of on-demand delivery,” says Prabir Adarkar, President and Chief Operating Officer of DoorDash.

“This expansion brings customers access to Kroger’s full assortment across fresh food, household essentials, and its popular private label brands, all at affordable prices and deals they already know and trust. It’s a milestone that reflects our shared commitment to giving households more choice, value, and convenience in how they shop for groceries.”

The companies will also collaborate on the likes of retail media, insights for brand partners, and new delivery models that leverage Kroger’s store network and DoorDash’s technology.

DoorDash launched on-demand grocery delivery in 2020.

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

On demand delivery will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now closed for entries with our finalists and shortlists being announced last week, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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