https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-doordash-is-in-advanced-talks-to-acquire-delivery-rival-instacartContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-doordash-is-in-advanced-talks-to-acquire-delivery-rival-instacarthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-doordash-is-in-advanced-talks-to-acquire-delivery-rival-instacart#u167810Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:51:11 +0000Delivery giant DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire its rival Instacart for roughly $17 billion. The transaction would combine the two largest grocery delivery platforms in the United States, significantly consolidating the food and grocery delivery sector. Instacart has also held sale talks with Uber. As negotiations progress, Instacart is winding down its smart cart business.Why it mattersThe potential buyout represents a massive consolidation in the on-demand delivery space, bringing together major players in restaurant and grocery logistics. Reports of the transaction sent shares of Do