JACKSONVILLE, FL - The demand for convenience continues to maintain its grip on the retail sector, driving many grocers’ latest strategies and alliances. One such retailer is Southeastern Grocers (SEG), which has teamed up with DoorDash to provide on-demand grocery delivery from over 400 store locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
“We are always looking for opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our customers throughout the communities we serve,” said Adam Kirk, Senior Vice President of Marketing Operations for Southeastern Grocers. “Our partnership with DoorDash is a progression of our e-commerce capabilities that allows us additional opportunities to provide our customers with the quality and value they expect in our stores with the convenience of online shopping.”
SEG will offer tens of thousands of grocery items for delivery—including fresh produce, dairy, bread, fresh meat and seafood, and the company’s selection of Own Brands products—via DoorDash.
“As consumers continue to crave speed and convenience with their grocery delivery, we are committed to making the experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible,” noted Shanna Prevé, Vice President of Business Development, DoorDash, in a press release. “We are thrilled to partner with Southeastern Grocers to offer consumers across the southeastern United States a convenient option to order their favorite grocery products at the tap of a button. Whether grabbing an ingredient for tonight’s dinner or stocking up on weekly groceries, consumers can now get what they want, when they want from their favorite SEG banner store on the DoorDash app.”
Further attracting consumers to the convenient offering, all participating Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más, and Harveys Supermarket stores will be available on DashPass, the industry ally’s membership program.
AndNowUKnow will stay tuned to find out how this unique new partnership impacts the demand for fresh produce, so keep an eye out for our next update.
