DoorDash announced a partnership with Empire Company Limited on April 27 2026 that will place more than 1,000 of Empire’s grocery banners—Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, FreshCo, Farm Boy, and Longo’s—onto its marketplace platform across ten Canadian provinces.
The deal brings a broad mix of full‑service supermarkets and smaller convenience‑style stores to DoorDash’s grocery offering, expanding the company’s reach in a fast‑growing category. DoorDash’s grocery segment already accounted for 25 % of its monthly active users in Canada in December 2025, and the partnership is expected to lift order volume and revenue from the vertical.
Prior to the announcement, DoorDash’s Q4 2025 earnings showed a $0.48 EPS and $3.96 billion in revenue, slightly below analyst estimates of $0.58 and $3.98 billion. The company’s guidance for Q1 2026 projects Marketplace GOV between $31.0 billion and $31.8 billion, reflecting confidence in continued growth in grocery and retail categories.
The partnership positions DoorDash alongside four of Canada’s five largest grocery retailers, strengthening its competitive stance against rivals such as Uber Eats and local players. Empire’s annual sales of approximately $32 billion give DoorDash access to a significant share of the Canadian grocery market, aligning with its strategy to become a comprehensive local commerce platform.
Market reaction to the announcement was positive, with DoorDash shares rising 1.3 % in early trading on April 27 2026. Management comments underscored the strategic fit: Mike Goldblatt, Vice President of Enterprise Business Development and Partnerships, said, "Home to over a dozen banners spanning coast to coast, Empire is one of the most trusted names in Canadian grocery and retail." Mohit Grover, Senior Vice President of eCommerce at Empire, added, "As digital grocery adoption continues to grow, partnerships with local commerce platforms like DoorDash allow us to extend the reach of our banners and better serve evolving consumer expectations."
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