DoorDash Surges 2.37 as Ace Hardware Partnership Boosts Trading Volume to $730M, Ranking 128th in Market Activity

On September 9, 2025, DoorDash (DASH) rose 2.37% with a trading volume of $0.73 billion, ranking 128th in market activity. The stock’s performance coincided with the announcement of a strategic partnership with Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, to offer on-demand delivery of home improvement essentials via DoorDash’s platform. This collaboration, covering over 4,000 U.S. Ace locations, aims to enhance convenience for consumers by enabling real-time order fulfillment from local stores. The initiative aligns with DoorDash’s broader strategy to expand its retail and grocery delivery footprint, competing with similar partnerships in the home improvement sector.

Under the agreement, DoorDash serves as Ace Hardware’s exclusive delivery partner, allowing customers to access hardware, tools, and garden products through the DoorDash app or website. Orders are fulfilled by Dashers, who pick up and deliver items directly from neighborhood Ace stores. The partnership also includes promotional incentives for DashPass members, offering 40% off orders of $30 or more, and 25% off for non-members during a limited-time campaign. These discounts, valid through September 30, 2025, are designed to drive initial adoption and highlight the platform’s value proposition for both DIY consumers and local tradespeople.

DoorDash’s collaboration with Ace Hardware underscores its focus on leveraging independent retailers to diversify its delivery network. The move positions DoorDash to capture a segment of the home improvement market, where competitors like Home Depot and Lowe’s have already established third-party delivery partnerships. By integrating Ace Hardware into its ecosystem, DoorDash strengthens its ability to offer localized, time-sensitive services, a key differentiator in the logistics and commerce sector. The partnership also supports Ace Hardware’s digital transformation goals, aligning with its efforts to modernize retail experiences for a tech-savvy consumer base.

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