Kroger and DoorDash to Bring Fast, Convenient Grocery Delivery to Millions Nationwide

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Kroger (NYSE:KR) and DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) announced a major expansion of their partnership to offer nationwide grocery delivery starting October 1, 2025. The collaboration will enable delivery from nearly 2,700 Kroger stores through the DoorDash platform, providing customers access to Kroger's complete grocery assortment in as little as one hour.

The partnership integrates Kroger's deals, affordability, and loyalty program discounts into the DoorDash app, covering popular banners like Mariano's, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, and Harris Teeter. DoorDash currently serves over 42 million monthly active users globally, with more than 25% of users ordering from new verticals including grocery in Q2 2025.

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• Expansion to nearly 2,700 Kroger stores nationwide through DoorDash platform
• Access to DoorDash's 42 million monthly active users base
• Integration of Kroger loyalty program and deals into DoorDash app
• New retail media opportunities and customer data insights through collaboration

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Kroger expands DoorDash relationship, gaining incremental customers and occasions, plus new retail media channels

Starting October 1, nearly 2,700 Kroger stores will launch on DoorDash, giving customers nationwide access to fresh and affordable groceries in as little as an hour

SAN FRANCISCO and CINCINNATI, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH), a global leader in local commerce, and The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, announced an expansion of their relationship to bring Kroger's full grocery assortment, including fresh food, exclusive Our Brands products, and affordable everyday essentials to customers. Through the expanded relationship, Kroger will make shopping easier for customers, leverage the company's growing store network in new ways, and attract new households and incremental shopping occasions.

Customers want the convenience of on-demand delivery paired with value and savings from their favorite local grocer. Kroger has long been one of the most searched and requested grocers on DoorDash. Beginning October 1, customers can shop Kroger's full grocery assortment — from fresh foods to household staples, including its popular Our Brand products — across banners like Mariano's, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, and Harris Teeter, all on DoorDash. Along with fast delivery, they will enjoy Kroger deals, everyday affordability, and loyalty program discounts seamlessly 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," said Yael Cosset, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for 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," said 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."

Kroger will reach incremental new customers and serve new occasions through its launch on the DoorDash Marketplace. Tens of millions of DoorDash customers seeking fresh groceries and household essentials will be able to shop Kroger's Family of Stores directly on DoorDash. The companies will also collaborate on joint innovation, beginning with retail media, insights for brand partners, and new delivery models that leverage Kroger's store network and DoorDash's technology to help brands grow and engage customers in more relevant ways.

DoorDash launched on-demand grocery delivery in 2020. Since then, DoorDash has continued to provide grocers with tools and technology to reach new and returning shoppers across multiple channels. In Q2, over 25% of DoorDash's global monthly active users ordered from new verticals, including grocery, and more consumers in the U.S. ordered groceries through DoorDash than ever before.* Globally, DoorDash serves more than 42 million monthly active users.** The expanded relationship with Kroger marks the next chapter in making fresh food more accessible, with delivery integrated into the everyday shopping experience.

About DoorDash
DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) is one of the world's leading local commerce platforms that helps businesses of all kinds grow and innovate, connects consumers to the best of their neighborhoods, and gives people fast, flexible ways to earn. Since its founding in 2013, DoorDash has expanded to over 30 countries, using technology and logistics to shape the future of commerce. Through its Marketplace and its Commerce Platform, DoorDash is driving economic vitality in the regions it serves worldwide.

About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are, across our family of companies more than 400,000 associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through an eCommerce and store experience under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

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*Global monthly active users include Wolt; As of Q2 2025
** Including Wolt; as of December 2024

Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events, and such statements in this communication include, but are not limited to, expectations regarding the opportunity and expected benefits of the expanded partnership between Kroger and DoorDash. Expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. For information on potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from any results predicted, please see each of Kroger's and DoorDash's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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FAQ

When will Kroger start nationwide delivery through DoorDash?

Kroger will launch nationwide delivery through DoorDash on October 1, 2025, offering delivery from nearly 2,700 stores.

What products will be available for delivery through the Kroger-DoorDash partnership?

Customers can order Kroger's full grocery assortment, including fresh foods, exclusive Our Brands products, and everyday essentials.

How fast will Kroger deliver through DoorDash?

Kroger will offer delivery in as little as one hour through the DoorDash platform.

Which Kroger store banners are included in the DoorDash delivery service?

The delivery service includes Kroger banners such as Mariano's, Fred Meyer, Ralphs, and Harris Teeter.

Will Kroger's loyalty program work with DoorDash orders?

Yes, Kroger's loyalty program discounts and deals will be seamlessly integrated into the DoorDash app.