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Walmart, DoorDash team up on grocery delivery

May 8, 2018

Walmart and DoorDash are teaming up to expand Walmart's online grocery delivery service, beginning with the Atlanta metro market.

The collaboration, according to a press release, is the beginning of a strategy that will extend the service to reach more than 40 percent of U.S. homes by year's end.

"We're connecting all the parts of our business to create a shopping experience like no one else can. With the expansion of our online grocery Delivery program, customers can have great items at everyday low prices delivered to their door with the click of a button," said Greg Foran, president and CEO, Walmart U.S., in the release. "With the help of DoorDash, we're delivering the best of Walmart to customers in Atlanta and beyond."

Personal shoppers must undertake a three-week training program on how to select the freshest produce and the best cuts of meat for customers, according to the release.

"Our work with Walmart marks DoorDash’s official launch beyond restaurant delivery," said DoorDash COO Christopher Payne, in the release. "We look forward to expanding across the country, enabling Walmart customers everywhere to spend more time doing the things they love."