Instacart Retail

Instacart Retail
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 has stayed relatively stable. Not only do price increases vary wildly across different products, but the consumer responses to these increases are equally as varied. However, a price increase does…...
Apr 12, 2023
Instacart Retail
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
Instacart Retail
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
Company Updates
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
Instacart Retail
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
Company Updates
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
Company Updates
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
Instacart Retail
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
Instacart Retail
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
Instacart Retail
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