SpartanNash to scale on-demand grocery offerings via partnership with DoorDash
SpartanNash is set to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 100 SpartanNash-owned stores, including Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and more, via a partnership with DoorDash.
The partnership also will include the opportunity for SpartanNash’s network of 2,100 independent retail customers to leverage both the DoorDash marketplace app and website, as well as DoorDash Drive, the white label fulfillment platform that powers direct delivery for businesses to address their local commerce needs and offer on-demand grocery delivery to consumers in their communities.
“Customer-centric innovation is a key priority to drive growth at SpartanNash, and joining forces with DoorDash will enable us to expand our customer base and capture more of the grocery retail market by rapidly scaling our digital offering with a leading partner,” said Tony Sarsam, SpartanNash president and CEO. “We know our customers’ grocery needs well and have the supply chain and retail footprint to provide strategic service based on their preferences. This partnership with DoorDash complements our collective strengths and will drive growth across the food ecosystem — from food distribution to e-commerce — to deliver the ingredients for a better life.”
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As part of the omnichannel partnership, SpartanNash also will serve as a distributor of pantry and household items to DoorDash DashMart locations beginning in New York City, with plans to scale to additional locations in the future.
“We are excited to partner with SpartanNash to bring innovative e-commerce solutions to their beloved grocery banners across the Midwest, independent grocers and retailers, so that they can build their omnichannel presence and provide consumers with access to convenient, on-demand grocery delivery,” said Tony Xu, DoorDash CEO and co-founder. “We are proud to work together to empower independent grocers with the tools and resources needed to grow their businesses and expand their digital footprints.”
“SpartanNash’s rapid innovation and digital platform expansion are part of our overarching omnichannel growth strategy,” said Masiar Tayebi, SpartanNash executive vice president and chief strategy officer. “Our partnership with DoorDash cuts across the full food value chain and signifies another important milestone in our journey to better serve our customers as their needs evolve. We look forward to leveraging DoorDash’s expansive reach to offer a premium consumer experience at scale.”