DoorDash has officially announced the launch of multiple features, each one designed to make shopping locally easier, faster, and more affordable.
Talk about what these new features will allow users to do, they will start by making it possible for them to find exactly what they want. This translates to how you can now search for an item across merchants, with prices and estimated delivery times displayed all in one view. Already being used for alcoholic products, DoorDash plans on rolling out an update to accommodate retail categories like beauty, electronics, and more over the coming months.
Next up, DoorDash will now let you import your grocery list. Focused on helping users access a faster and easier way to build their grocery basket, the stated feature allows you to bring in your grocery list from the Reminders app on iOS, or if not that, just paste your grocery list into the DoorDash app to add the relevant items.
DoorDash has also partnered with Bon Appétit to give you free access to some of their most-loved, chef-inspired dishes, from no-knead focaccia to chocolate chip cookies. Complementing the same is how you can also get all the ingredients for the eventually selected recipe right at your doorstep. To make your list (without having to check it twice), simply choose a recipe from the company’s expertly-crafted catalog, tap the option to “shop the recipe,” select your store, and just relax.
Another thing you can do with DoorDash moving forward is bundle multiple errands in a single order. Following the release of a feature which enables users to put items from an added store to their order after they have checked out, the stated new feature presents an easier pathway to plan multi-store DoorDash order, letting you add items from multiple nearby stores to your order before you checkout. The idea behind doing so is to help users get everything they need bundled into one order without paying any extra delivery fee.
Joining that would be a Package Pickup functionality, which allows you to request a Dasher to pick up prepaid packages from your home and drop them off at a local UPS, FedEx, or USPS for a flat fee.
Almost like an extension, DoorDash has also made significant advancements to enhance your gifting experience, making it smoother than ever to send thoughtful gifts, complete with personalized notes, to everyone on your list. In fact, customers can pick from a wide variety of options, including sweet treats, bottles of bubbly, flowers, and the latest makeup must-haves etc.
Having said that, in case you aren’t sure about what to gift, you can also choose physical and digital gift cards from hundreds of merchants, including DoorDash gift cards, all in the same place, as well as select whether you want it delivered straight to their inbox or front door. Alongside gift cards, you can gift them a DashPass membership, which includes access to exclusive deals, members-only benefits.
Hold on, there is more, considering we still haven’t touched on DoorDash’s bid to launch a new, one-year discounted DashPass plan for SNAP/ EBT recipients in particular. You see, eligible customers who sign up for the plan can enjoy one year of DashPass benefits like $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders, exclusive offers, and more, and they can get it for just $4.99/month.
This comes after, last month, DoorDash announced a partnership with Lyft to provide DashPass members monthly rideshare benefits at no added cost. As a result, DashPass members can link their DoorDash and Lyft accounts to unlock exclusive monthly benefits and substantial discounts, including 50% off up to 4 scheduled rides to the airport through the end of the year.
In case that wasn’t enough, the quick commerce platform is also introducing unbeatable savings for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These savings include $20 off retail orders of $60+ for a limited time..
