DoorDash COO Payne on PetSmart Deal, Growth Strategy

DoorDash announces a national partnership with PetSmart for on-demand delivery from 1500 stores, expanding beyond restaurants into pet supplies. The company is also entering the Japanese market, marking its third country after Canada and Australia. DoorDash aims to connect local businesses to consumers globally, with plans to expand into grocery delivery through partnerships with Meijer and Hy-vee. This expansion creates more earning opportunities for DoorDash workers, who average $25 per active hour.

What is the significance of DoorDash's partnership with PetSmart?

• It enables DoorDash to deliver electronics.

• It marks DoorDash's entry into the restaurant industry.

• It expands DoorDash's services to include pet supplies.

• It allows DoorDash to deliver groceries.

Which country did DoorDash recently expand to, marking its third international market?

• Brazil

• Germany

• Japan

• India

What is DoorDash's vision for its global expansion?

• To connect all local businesses with local consumers worldwide.

• To focus solely on restaurant deliveries.

• To become a leading grocery delivery service.

• To limit its services to the United States.

Which new category is DoorDash beginning to pilot for delivery?

• Electronics

• Furniture

• Grocery

• Clothing

How does DoorDash's expansion into new verticals affect its workers?

• It reduces their earning opportunities.

• It limits their work to specific hours.

• It decreases the number of active Dashers.

• It provides more opportunities for Dashers to earn throughout the day.