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Exclusive | DoorDash Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Delivery Rival Instacart

DoorDash pursues acquisition of Instacart in advanced talks.

By · Published October 26, 2026  20:27 UTC · Updated October 26, 2026  22:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 30.
  • Primary Driver: DoorDash pursues acquisition of Instacart in advanced talks.
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Instacart is in talks with DoorDash and Uber for a potential sale. Bloomberg and PYMNTS also confirmed the sale talks, with PYMNTS noting that Instacart has held discussions with both Uber and DoorDash.

Instacart's stock has drawn attention from Wall Street following the report of potential sale discussions. The sale could impact Instacart's Smart Cart business, as well as its overall operations.

The outcome of these talks remains uncertain, but the potential acquisition could have significant implications for the delivery market and Instacart's operations.

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What is the current state of the talks between DoorDash and Instacart?

DoorDash and Instacart are in advanced discussions.

What is the potential impact of the sale on Instacart's Smart Cart business?

Instacart's Smart Cart business will wind down as part of the sale process.

What outlets have confirmed the sale talks?

WSJ, Bloomberg, PYMNTS, and Reuters have all confirmed the sale talks.

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