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DoorDash has significantly expanded its grocery delivery service in Canada by partnering with Empire Company Limited. This collaboration allows Canadians to order from 12 Empire brands, including major grocery chains like FreshCo, Sobeys, Longo\u2019s, Safeway, IGA, and Farm Boy, as well as convenience stores such as Needs, Boni-Soir, and Voisin. More than 1,000 stores across ten provinces have been integrated into the DoorDash platform. The expansion marks a notable growth in DoorDash’s offerings, as 25% of its Canadian users now shop for grocery, convenience, alcohol, and retail products through the platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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