DoorDash recently indicated that it is expanding its delivery service, and the company will now also deliver Walgreens products. Walgreens products will be available in a certain number of cities, and over 2,000 Walgreens locations are p participating. The service will be initially available in Atlanta, Chicago, as well as Denver. In order to entice consumers, DoorDash will offer a 20% discount, which can be applied to the first order of $15 or more.
In the future, DoorDahs will bring the service to Cincinnati, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Pheonix, Sacramento, as well as Seattle. The company will also plan to make 5,000 Walgreens products available.
increasing delivery options could be successful, as many consumers are avoiding stores during COVID-19.
Essential Delivery Expansions
DoorDash is Expanding Services to Also Deliver Walgreens Products
Trend Themes
1. Expanded Delivery Options - DoorDash is expanding its delivery services to include Walgreens products in multiple cities, tapping into a rising demand for contactless delivery options.
2. Retail-delivery Partnerships - As DoorDash expands its delivery services to include retail partners such as Walgreens, we may see more demand for retail-delivery partnerships as an innovative strategy for both retail and delivery companies to adapt to shifting consumer behaviors.
3. Discounted First-order Incentives - By offering a 20% discount on the first order of $15 or more, DoorDash is tapping into a popular way to entice customers to try new services or products.
Industry Implications
1. Delivery Services - As demand for contactless delivery options continues to rise due to COVID-19, companies like DoorDash and its competitors have the opportunity to expand and innovate their delivery services.
2. Retail - As retail companies look for ways to adapt to consumer behaviors during the pandemic, retail-delivery partnerships like the one between Walgreens and DoorDash may become more common.
3. Mobile App Development - As mobile delivery apps like DoorDash continue to expand their services, there is potential for innovation and development in the mobile app industry to further optimize and streamline delivery services.