Online grocery shopping is generally convenient, but manually adding items to your cart one by one can be a bit tedious. To address this, food and grocery shopping app DoorDash has launched a new feature that lets you sync your grocery list to the app. The app will suggest what to add to your cart based on the items on your list. iOS users can also import lists from Apple's Reminders app.
To use the new feature, first select the store you want to shop at. Next, look for the “Create List” or “Import List” button. Each item has a variety of grocery options, including different types of onions (white, yellow, and red), which can be instantly added to your cart by tapping the plus (+) sign.
In addition to being a convenience for consumers and a way to increase engagement with DoorDash's apps, this feature also differentiates the company from other major U.S. competitors such as Grubhub, Instacart, and Uber Eats. Helpful.
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This isn't the first time a food delivery app has tried a similar tool. Last month, Indian online food ordering company Swiggy was spotted testing the ability to upload images of grocery lists to its app.
DoorDash announced the feature on Monday, along with other updates in anticipation of the holiday season. These include a partnership with food magazine Bon Appétit, which offers free recipes and the option to have ingredients delivered from a store near you.
Additionally, DoorDash has improved search results, allowing users to search for products from a variety of sellers, and displaying prices and estimated delivery times all in one place. This feature is currently only available for alcohol, but will be expanded to more retail categories such as beauty and electronics in the coming months.