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Business briefing · Friday, October 30, 2026 · Evening edition · Story 4 of 5
DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17bn to expand grocery delivery
DoorDash is acquiring Instacart for $17 billion, combining their delivery services. The Instacart brand and app will remain, and customers will gain access to more stores.
Why it matters: This merger strengthens DoorDash's grocery delivery options and expands Instacart's store network for customers.
Sources: The Guardian Business · BBC Business · CNBC
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