Loblaw, DoorDash launch on-demand grocery delivery for Canadians
Loblaw is joining forces with DoorDash to bring on-demand grocery delivery to customers across Canada.
In addition, the company announced that through its own PC Express app, shoppers can place their grocery delivery orders on the DoorDash Marketplace app, directly from more than 1,100 stores including Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, Real Canadian Superstore, Atlantic Superstore, Provigo and Maxi & Cie.
“At DoorDash, our goal is to be the go-to partner for grocers, connecting them with consumers for the best online grocery experience” said Tony Xu, co-founder and CEO of DoorDash. “Our collaboration with Loblaw brings 14 different banner stores on to the DoorDash Marketplace app for on-demand delivery to nearly three-quarters of consumers across Canada, and reinforces our commitment to that goal. We are excited to collaborate with the largest retailer in Canada and look forward to deepening the relationship.”
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Through this partnership, DoorDash also will power same-day delivery from PCE Express’ online platform via DoorDash Drive, a fulfillment platform that powers direct delivery to customers for any business, the companies said.
“Online grocery has changed. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Customers are looking for varying levels of convenience — orders within minutes, shopping from favourite apps and a seamless experience,” said Galen G. Weston, president and chairman of Loblaw. “DoorDash brings best-in-class logistics expertise and operational excellence to our extensive relationship, which makes them the ideal strategic partner for us to address our evolving needs as we look to get consumers exactly what they want when they want it.”
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Loblaw will offer more than 50,000 grocery and convenience items from its stores for delivery, including fresh and prepared food, floral. and drug store essentials.