Coverage dated October 25, 2026 to October 30, 2026

DoorDash purchase of Instacart will create ‘a behemoth’ delivery service

Headline from The Oregonian, on the newest of 3 developments

The merger would be the largest acquisition for DoorDash.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Doordash to acquire Instacart for $17 billion, creating delivery giant

    Headline from NBC 6 South Florida ·

  2. DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17 billion grocery delivery deal

    Headline from WKBN Youngstown ·

  3. Newest

    DoorDash purchase of Instacart will create ‘a behemoth’ delivery service

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

123 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    DoorDash reportedly in talks to acquire Instacart in potential $17 billion deal (opens Just the News)

    Published

    Just the News's feed description

    The potential deal comes as the food delivery industry has been grappling with rising labor costs, tighter regulations regarding delivery workers ​and higher competition after the surge in online ordering faded after the COVID-19 pandemic.

  2. The Oregonian

    Instacart is exploring a sale — and Uber and DoorDash are both in the mix (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The grocery-delivery company hired an investment bank as it weighs a potential sale to a larger rival.

  3. Semafor

    DoorDash in exclusive talks to acquire Instacart (opens Semafor)

    Published

    Semafor's feed description

    A combination would create a delivery giant.

  4. Bloomberg

    DoorDash Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Instacart, WSJ Says (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    DoorDash Inc. is in advanced talks to buy its smaller rival Instacart, with a possible announcement coming as soon as this week, the Wall Street Journal reported.

  5. Bloomberg

    DoorDash Is Said to Near $17 Billion Takeover of Instacart (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    DoorDash Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire Instacart parent Maplebear Inc. for roughly $17 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

  6. Tech Startups

    DoorDash in advanced talks to acquire Instacart in $17 billion deal, reports say (opens Tech Startups)

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    Tech Startups's feed description

    DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire grocery delivery rival Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The potential acquisition could be announced as soon as this week, […] The post DoorDash in advanced talks to acquir…

  7. Independent Journal Review

    DoorDash Agrees to $17 Billion Instacart Deal (opens Independent Journal Review)

    Published

    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire Instacart’s parent company, Maplebear, for about $17 billion, with an announcement possible within days, though the deal could still fall through. The combination would unite major food and grocery delivery competitors and could face antitrust scrutiny; Insta…

  8. New York Post

    DoorDash in talks to buy delivery rival Instacart in $17B deal: report (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Instacart's deal talks with Uber are no longer active, a source told rivals.

  9. FOX Business

    DoorDash in advanced talks to acquire Instacart in potential $17B deal: report (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    The reported talks come as DoorDash continues to expand beyond its restaurant delivery roots and Instacart competes with major retailers in the grocery delivery market.

  10. Fast Company

    DoorDash stock reacts on report that it wants to buy Instacart (opens Fast Company)

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    Fast Company's feed description

    A big change up could be coming to the food delivery sector. DoorDash could soon be the new owner of Instacart. The food delivery service is said to be in advanced talks to purchase its rival for about $17 billion, the Wall Street Journal reports.

  11. Quartz

    DoorDash is in talks to buy Instacart in a roughly $17 billion deal (opens Quartz)

    Published

    Quartz's feed description

    Instacart had a market value of about $13 billion at Friday's close, and a deal could be finalized as soon as this week

  12. Investor's Business Daily

    DoorDash Reportedly Near $17 Billion Instacart Deal. Why Investors Are Uneasy. (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    Investor's Business Daily's feed description

    DoorDash stock fell sharply after reports it could buy Instacart, with analysts raising short-term concerns.

  13. News Nation Now

    DoorDash buying Instacart? Report says it is possible (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    The deal would value at approximately $17 billion.

  14. NBC Los Angeles

    Doordash to acquire Instacart for $17 billion, creating delivery giant (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Instacart and DoorDash are some of several big companies reacting to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

  15. Adweek

    DoorDash Agrees to Buy Instacart For About $17 Billion (opens Adweek)

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    Adweek's feed description

    The deal would create a food delivery and advertising powerhouse

  16. Bloomberg

    DoorDash to Buy Rival Instacart in $17 Billion Deal (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    DoorDash Inc. agreed to buy rival Instacart in a deal that values the company at about $17 billion, the latest sign of consolidation in an increasingly competitive delivery market.

  17. Insider

    DoorDash plans to buy Instacart for $17 billion, creating a delivery powerhouse (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The $17 billion deal will give DoorDash a leg up over Uber and Amazon in the world of grocery delivery.

  18. Financial Times

    DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17bn (opens Financial Times)

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    Financial Times's feed description

    Deal further consolidates the fiercely competitive US food delivery market

  19. Fast Company

    Why DoorDash is spending $17 billion to acquire Instacart (opens Fast Company)

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    Fast Company's feed description

    DoorDash has agreed to acquire grocery rival Instacart for $17 billion, a deal that will bolster the delivery company’s move into grocery and boost business at the largest third-party delivery platform in America.

  20. Investor's Business Daily

    DoorDash Announces $17 Billion Instacart Deal, Q3 Earnings Beat. Stock Jumps. (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    Investor's Business Daily's feed description

    DoorDash stock jumped after the company confirmed it is buying Instacart. DoorDash also reported strong Q3 results.

  21. MyNorthwest

    DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion in big consolidation for grocery delivery (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    DoorDash is gobbling up Instacart in a $17 billion acquisition that will supercharge its grocery delivery business. DoorDash said the Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers can continue fulfilling orders for Instacart.

  22. KOB 4

    DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    DoorDash is offering $17 billion to buy Instacart to supercharge its grocery delivery business in what would be a big consolidation in grocery delivery. DoorDash said the Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers can continue fulfilling orders for Instacart.

  23. Quartz

    DoorDash agreed to buy Instacart for about $17 billion in cash and stock (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The $65-a-share price is a 26% premium to Instacart's Oct. 22 close; the deal needs regulatory and stockholder approval

  24. Engadget

    DoorDash acquires Instacart in $17 billion delivery service merger (opens Engadget)

    Published

    Engadget's feed description

    The deal combines the two largest grocery delivery platforms in the US.

  25. CBS News

    DoorDash gobbles up Instacart in $17 billion deal (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    DoorDash's purchase of Instacart for $65 per share will unite two of the country's largest grocery and food-delivery companies.

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