Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) and DoorDash have partnered to offer shoppers on-demand grocery deliveries from their favorite independent grocery stores. The partnership will allow shoppers to browse through the DoorDash marketplace app and website to locate products before placing an order to have them delivered in a fast manner. The agreement between the brands is expected to help independent stores grow their business and client base, and greatly enhance convenience.
AWG VP of Sales, Support and Solutions Stacy Bowen spoke on the collaboration with DoorDash saying, "It will make it easier for independent retailers to offer online grocery ordering and delivery. We know demand for this functionality continues to be very strong, and to remain competitive, retailers need solutions that offer simple setup and increased convenience for customers.”
What's Driving This Trend
- On-demand Grocery Delivery
- The partnership between AWG and DoorDash will offer on-demand grocery deliveries from independent grocery stores, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the delivery and logistical industries.
- Online Grocery Ordering
- The demand for online grocery ordering continues to be very strong, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the e-commerce and grocery industries.
- Enhanced Convenience
- The AWG and DoorDash partnership greatly enhances convenience for customers, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail and customer service industries.
Who This Affects Most
- Logistics
- Logistics companies can innovate in the on-demand delivery of grocery products.
- E-commerce
- Creating online grocery ordering platforms can disrupt the e-commerce space.
- Customer Service
- Enhancing customer convenience through partnerships and app-based marketplaces can innovate the customer service industry.
