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Lead DevelopmentFACT · 4/5•1 Oct '26•Via Modern Retail

DoorDash Adds Retailers, Launches Text Shopping Assistant

DoorDash has added Macy's, Anthropologie, The North Face, Vans, and Timberland to its retail marketplace, expanding beyond restaurant delivery. The company also launched Dasher Returns, a service that coordinates pickups for product returns. On the technology side, DoorDash announced Text DoorDash, an expansion of its Ask DoorDash in-app assistant, allowing customers to place orders via text messaging. These moves follow a milestone partnership with Costco and the expansion of its SNAP/EBT program with seven new grocers. DoorDash aims to build a 'mall in your pocket' by reducing friction in online shopping, leveraging AI and agentic assistants to improve discovery and conversion. The company reports over 4.5 million users have added SNAP cards, and 75,000 stores accept the benefit. The focus is on serving routine shopping habits and providing value through savings and convenience.

•DoorDash added Macy's, Anthropologie, The North Face, Vans, and Timberland to its retail marketplace.
•DoorDash launched Dasher Returns, a service for coordinating product return pickups.
•DoorDash announced Text DoorDash, an expansion of its Ask DoorDash assistant for ordering via text.

Entities:DoorDash Macy's Costco

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