Big W Launches On-Demand Delivery Partnership with DoorDash in Australia
What happened
Australian retailer Big W began offering delivery services through DoorDash across 156 stores on October 13, 2026. The partnership provides access to 35,000 products, including clothing and electronics, with delivery generally available within 60 minutes from nearby locations. This rollout follows a 10-store pilot that started on September 30.
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Why it matters
Big W is the first discount department store in Australia to offer on-demand delivery via DoorDash. The service expands Big W's sales channels ahead of peak trading periods, while DoorDash gains a significant retail product catalog and market reach.
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Who's involved
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Big WSpeculative
Big W might see increased sales volume and customer demand through the new delivery channel.
- DoorDashSpeculative
DoorDash could increase its revenue by expanding its retail product catalog and market reach.
- Woolworths GroupSpeculative
Woolworths Group might benefit from increased sales volume and market reach generated by its subsidiary, Big W.
- WoolworthsSpeculative
Woolworths could see increased sales volume and market reach due to the expanded operations of Big W.
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The entities involved
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Big W
Australian discount department store chain
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DoorDash
American food delivery company
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- Big W is located in the same shopping centre.
- Walmart is involved in delivery competition with DoorDash and Amazon, while also partnering with Amazon on fraud prevention.
- Dematic, a business partner of Big W, has been acquired by KION and maintains operations in Sydney and New Zealand.
- DoorDash partnered with the Australian Open and enhanced the fan experience at Melbourne Park in Australia.