Inflation’s Effect on Top Categories, and What Retailers Can Do

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Inflation’s Effect on Top Categories, and What Retailers Can Do

It’s no secret that prices are rising. At Instacart, we’ve seen price increases across all categories, and some get hit harder than others. For example, pet department prices have seen the largest increase, whereas alcohol…...

Apr 12, 2023
Read time: 4min
How Consumers Are Responding to Inflation, and What That Means for Retailers

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How Consumers Are Responding to Inflation, and What That Means for Retailers

While inflation continues to affect the retail industry across the board, it continues to be felt most by the stakeholders who could potentially have the largest influence: the consumers. To combat this issue, retailers must…...

Mar 28, 2023
Read time: 5min
Empowering Grocers to Make Online Grocery More Affordable for Customers

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Empowering Grocers to Make Online Grocery More Affordable for Customers

Being able to access affordable groceries and household goods is important for all families, especially during challenging economic times. That’s why we’re dedicated to working closely with our retail partners to provide a wider range…...

Mar 27, 2023
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How Retailers are Making an Impact With Online EBT SNAP Acceptance

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How Retailers are Making an Impact With Online EBT SNAP Acceptance

Grocers are at the heart of their communities, and thus have incredible opportunities to improve the lives of consumers with whom they interact daily. The mission statements of many retailers reflect this people-first focus –…...

Mar 14, 2023
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How the Instacart Platform Supports Independents

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How the Instacart Platform Supports Independents

Across the U.S. and Canada, independent grocers face a number of business challenges, including high inflation, increased competition, workforce development issues, fractured supply chains and more. Despite these headwinds, local retailers are innovating and embracing…...

Feb 23, 2023
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Foodcellar Market Introduces Scan & Pay Checkout Technology Powered by Instacart

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Foodcellar Market Introduces Scan & Pay Checkout Technology Powered by Instacart

No one likes waiting in line, which is why we’re excited that local Long Island City grocer Foodcellar Market is the first retailer to fully deploy Instacart’s Scan & Pay technology in stores – part…...

Feb 6, 2023
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Top 2022 Retail Innovations and a Look Forward to The Trends That Will Shape 2023

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Top 2022 Retail Innovations and a Look Forward to The Trends That Will Shape 2023

The year 2022 helped crystalize what the connected grocery shopping experience looks like — consumers will not abandon shopping in-store, but will increasingly rely on digital shopping.  Online grocery shopping is expected to reach up to…...

Feb 1, 2023
Read time: 5min
The Guide to Staying Competitive in Grocery Fulfillment

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The Guide to Staying Competitive in Grocery Fulfillment

Grocery fulfillment models shifted quite a bit in the past few years. After the explosive growth of home delivery in 2020, the sphere has continued to hold its own. At the center of this transformation…...

Dec 12, 2022
Read time: 8min
The Complete Guide to Driving Growth with Grocery E-Commerce

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The Complete Guide to Driving Growth with Grocery E-Commerce

In the next five years, some grocery executives believe that e-commerce penetration will increase to as high as 35%. While grocery e-commerce and fulfillment leaders have spent years integrating technology to offer essentials to the…...

Dec 9, 2022
Read time: 6min
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