Why Smart Carts Are the Winning Technology Format for Grocers

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Why Smart Carts Are the Winning Technology Format for Grocers

One of the most common misconceptions about smart carts is that they only serve as an alternative to self-checkout. However, the real magic behind a Caper Cart, our AI-powered smart cart, is the digital screen.…...

Apr 9, 2024
Read time: 4min
New Omnichannel and AI Solutions to Help Grocery Thrive

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New Omnichannel and AI Solutions to Help Grocery Thrive

At Instacart, we’ve long believed that the future of grocery – and commerce in general – isn’t online or in-store. It’s both. And now more than ever, it’s being supercharged with AI.  Omnichannel customers are…...

Sep 7, 2023
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ShopRite of Spotswood and Fairway Market to Introduce New Smart Carts Powered by Instacart 

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ShopRite of Spotswood and Fairway Market to Introduce New Smart Carts Powered by Instacart 

ShopRite of Spotswood and Fairway Market to Introduce New Smart Carts Powered by Instacart  We’re excited to announce the arrival of the newest model of the Caper Cart – Instacart’s smart shopping cart – at…...

Jun 22, 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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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
4 Online Grocery Technology Methods to Future-Proof Your Operations

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4 Online Grocery Technology Methods to Future-Proof Your Operations

Fast, scalable grocery fulfillment has become the norm, exponentially accelerated over the past few years by the COVID-19 pandemic and consumers’ increasing need for convenience. Whether in-store shopping or grocery ordering, seamless experiences are the…...

Nov 8, 2022
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Introducing Connected Stores: Making Shopping Seamless

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Introducing Connected Stores: Making Shopping Seamless

For the last decade, we’ve worked with grocers to bring their businesses online, and helped people find their favorite foods and get them delivered to their door in just a few clicks. While there’s a…...

Sep 19, 2022
Read time: 7min
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