DoorDash and Uber Eats, the two largest third-party food delivery platforms in the U.S., both announced partnerships outside of the food-and-beverage space June 24, showcasing different approaches to expanding their non-food delivery mix.
DoorDash announced that its app now features more than 200,000 auto parts and accessories, with on-demand delivery available through Autoparts.com and a network of independent distributors. Meanwhile, Uber Eats added to its growing list of retailers across industries, including Academy Sports + Outdoors, Blick Art Materials, Choice Pet, FedEx Office and Kiehl’s.
DoorDash’s entry into the auto parts category allows app users to match parts to their vehicle’s make, model and year, with average delivery times under 60 minutes. The move aims to capitalize on a significant consumer shift toward performing certain vehicle maintenance tasks at home, according to market research published on June 15 by Hodges & Company.
“Auto parts is a category where speed isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity,” Fuad Hannon, DoorDash’s vice president of new verticals, said in a press release. “Getting an auto part used to mean dropping everything to get to the store and hoping they had what you needed, or phoning a friend for help. This summer, DoorDash is changing that. With AutoParts.com, a missing filter or a dead battery no longer means a repair that stretches for days — now it’s something you can finish the same afternoon.”
Uber Eats previously entered the same-day auto parts delivery market.
Uber’s June 24 announcement showcased a broader attempt to further penetrate the non-food third-party delivery market, with new major retail partners in the pet supplies, sporting goods, office supplies, beauty and art supplies industries. The partnership expands on existing retail partners, which include Sephora, The Home Depot, Best Buy and many others.
“Consumers are increasingly turning to Uber Eats for more than meals,” Hashim Amin, Uber’s head of retail for North America, said in a press release. “By welcoming a diverse group of retailers, we’re expanding access to a broader range of products … all in just a few taps, while creating new opportunities for brands to connect with customers in faster, more flexible ways.”
As of 2025, according to DoorDash data, over 30 percent of U.S. monthly active users shopped across retail and grocery categories on the platform.
This week’s announcements from the top 3PD players, along with a slew of similar news from platforms throughout this year, prove that Uber Eats and DoorDash aim to secure market share in delivery well beyond food and beverage.
