DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options

DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options32 publishers · first seen Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00 UTC · updated Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00 UTCDoorDash is moving forward with its $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, offering Instacart shareholders $65 per share, a 26 percent premium to the pre‑announcement price. Both companies say the combination will merge DoorDash’s logistics network with Instacart’s grocery‑delivery technology to create a larger platform for retailers and shoppers.The deal follows DoorDash’s recent expansion into grocery delivery, adding thousands of stores to its marketplace and increasing its share of the quick‑commerce market. Analysts note that the merger could increase order density and lower delivery costs, though it may still require regulatory approval.Content auto-generated. May contain inaccuracies.