Schnuck Markets & DoorDash partnership promises quicker delivery

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

According to a Monday joint press release, Schnuck Markets, and DoorDash have expanded their partnership to guarantee deliveries for their customers in as little as thirty minutes. Schnuck Markets, a Midwestern supermarket chain’s e-commerce company, is ramping up its efforts to gain traction with online grocery shoppers. The store offers deliveries through the DoorDash app in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.

Schnucks’ senior director of digital experience, Chace MacMullan, has stated the partnership will greatly enhance the supermarket’s reach. They hope to soon include custom-order deli items, as well as the regular items off the shelves.

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