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Instacart (CART) has expanded its partnership with The Trade Desk (TTD) to enhance programmatic advertising capabilities using retail media data. As the first U.S. retail media network to integrate grocery selection with The Trade Desk platform, Instacart now enables advertisers to create custom audiences and access real-time sales measurement signals. The partnership allows CPG brands to build self-serve custom audiences, utilize ready-made segments across various categories, and measure campaign performance through closed-loop measurement including attributed sales and ROAS. The integration eliminates the need for insertion orders while maintaining brand safety controls and data privacy compliance. Notable brands like Danone have already leveraged this integration for their campaigns, with Instacart's advertising ecosystem now spanning across 7,000 active brands and 1,800 retail partners.

Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) has appointed Chris Rogers as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 15, 2025. Rogers, currently serving as Instacart's Chief Business Officer, will succeed Fidji Simo, who will remain as Chair of the Board. Rogers brings over 20 years of experience and has been with Instacart since 2019, overseeing commercial operations including retailer relationships, Ad Sales, R&D, and various business segments.

Prior to Instacart, Rogers spent nearly 11 years at Apple, where he served as Managing Director for Apple Canada. His background includes leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, where he managed relationships with major Canadian grocery retailers. Rogers currently serves on the boards of Spins and the Ad Council.

Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) announced that Chief Financial Officer Emily Reuter will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors and interested parties can access the audio webcast of the discussion through Instacart's Investor Relations website at investors.instacart.com.

Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The detailed financial information is available in the company's Q1 2025 Shareholder Letter, which can be accessed through Instacart's Investor Relations website. The company's management team will discuss these results in a conference call scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Investors and interested parties can access the audio webcast of the conference call through the company's Investor Relations website.

Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced the acquisition of Wynshop, a provider of e-commerce solutions for grocers and retailers. Wynshop, which serves major clients like Wakefern and Pattison, will initially operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Instacart. The acquisition aims to enhance Instacart's enterprise technology solutions and expand its retail partnerships. Instacart's current Storefront Pro platform powers approximately 600 retail banners' white-label sites, including Costco and Publix. The company plans to integrate its full suite of enterprise solutions, including e-commerce, advertising, fulfillment, and in-store solutions like AI-powered Caper Carts and Carrot Tags pick-to-light technology, with Wynshop's existing partner network. While Instacart will not immediately recognize GTV from Wynshop, the acquisition is expected to strengthen its position in the grocery technology sector.

Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The company will make its Q1 2025 Shareholder Letter available on their Investor Relations website.

Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on the same day. A live webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations website, with a replay available after the call.

The company also reminded investors to monitor their Investor Relations website, press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and company blog for material nonpublic information disclosures under Regulation FD.

Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) and Dierbergs Markets, a 27-store independent grocer, have announced a partnership to offer same-day delivery services across Greater St. Louis and the Lake of the Ozarks. The collaboration enables customers to receive fresh groceries and household goods delivery in as fast as one hour through the Instacart App.

As part of the integration, Dierbergs is implementing Carrot Tags, Instacart's electronic shelf label software system, to enhance order accuracy and efficiency. The technology allows Instacart Shoppers to easily locate items using pick-to-light functionality integrated with electronic shelf labels.

To mark the launch, customers can receive $15 off orders of $50 or more while supplies last. Dierbergs Markets joins over 1,800 retail banners available on the Instacart platform.

Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) and Hy-Vee have announced a strategic partnership to enhance Hy-Vee RedMedia's advertising capabilities through Instacart's Carrot Ads solution. The integration will give Hy-Vee access to Instacart's ad technology and CPG advertising ecosystem, connecting with over 7,000 brands.

The partnership will enable advertisers to extend their Instacart campaigns to Hy-Vee's e-commerce platform, creating more personalized shopping experiences and improved product discovery for customers. This expansion builds upon their existing relationship, which began in 2018 with same-day delivery services and has since grown to include fulfillment and pickup services.

Hy-Vee operates more than 570 business units across nine Midwestern states. The Carrot Ads capabilities on Hy-Vee RedMedia will be available to advertisers later in 2025, joining over 220 retailer banners already utilizing the platform.

Instacart (CART) has announced the expansion of in-store advertising on Caper Carts, its AI-powered smart carts, to all of its 7,000+ brand partners. Starting April 2025, brands can run unified campaigns across both the Instacart Marketplace and in-store Caper Cart digital screens.

The smart cart technology features inventory and aisle-aware advertising, displaying ads only when consumers are in relevant aisles with in-stock items. Customers spend an average of 30 minutes shopping with Caper Carts, which are available in over 60 US cities at retailers including ALDI, Kroger, Schnucks, and Wakefern.

Early adopters like Diana's Bananas reported 40% sales growth on the platform last year, while other brands including Kettle & Fire, Talking Rain Beverage Company, and Mondelēz have seen positive results from the pilot program. The initiative aims to simplify ad buying across multiple channels, allowing brands to reach consumers at various touchpoints from discovery to purchase.