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Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) and Advantage Solutions have announced a strategic partnership to enhance in-store execution for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The collaboration leverages Instacart's network of 600,000 shoppers for in-store audits and Advantage's retail execution services to improve product availability and placement.
The partnership introduces a dynamic alert-based retail model where Instacart shoppers conduct audits on product availability, pricing, and display execution. These insights trigger immediate alerts to Advantage field teams for swift action, with Instacart shoppers later validating the execution. The companies have successfully piloted the program with plans for expansion in 2026.
Instacart (Nasdaq: CART) has unveiled enhanced savings features for its AI-powered Caper Carts, introducing groundbreaking omnichannel shopping capabilities. The smart carts now offer first-of-its-kind EBT SNAP eligibility tracking, on-cart loyalty program registration, and improved product recommendations.
Key developments include Cart Cash, a rewards system allowing customers to earn cash back through exclusive coupons and shopping milestones. The company has significantly expanded its presence, nearly tripling the number of stores with Caper Carts across nearly 100 cities in 15 states. The technology is currently implemented by major retailers including Coles, Kroger, Schnucks, and Wakefern.
Notably, one major retailer reported that 25% of new Caper users sign up for store loyalty programs directly through the cart. The system now reaches nearly 98% of EBT SNAP households, offering delivery and pick-up services from over 30,000 stores.
Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has launched its Consumer Insights Portal (CIP), a new software platform providing brands with real-time access to grocery shopping data. The platform analyzes data from nearly 100,000 stores and over 1,800 retail banners, offering SKU-level performance metrics, search behavior patterns, and promotion impact analysis.
The CIP enables brands to track daily product-level sales, analyze consumer path-to-purchase, understand substitution behaviors, and measure promotion performance. Early adopters including Coca-Cola Bottling Canada and Advantage Solutions are already utilizing the platform to optimize their sales strategies and promotional effectiveness.
Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced a strategic partnership with Vroom Delivery to integrate Instacart Carrot Ads across Vroom's network of 3,500 convenience stores nationwide. The collaboration will enable Vroom's convenience retailers to access Instacart's advertising technology, including Sponsored Product and Display ads.
Through this integration, over 7,500 brand advertisers in the Instacart Ads ecosystem will be able to extend their campaigns to Vroom Delivery's convenience store network. The partnership leverages Instacart's Carrot Ads platform, which is currently used by more than 240 partners to build and grow their retail media businesses.
Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has partnered with Morrisons, one of the UK's largest supermarket chains, to introduce AI-powered Caper Carts to the UK market. The smart shopping trolleys will be deployed in early 2026 at one initial Morrisons store, marking Instacart's first retail partnership in the UK.
The Caper Carts feature interactive screens, built-in scales, and AI-powered sensors that enable customers to scan items, weigh produce, track spending in real-time, and checkout seamlessly. The technology integrates with Morrisons More Card loyalty program and includes a digital screen for personalized deals and product recommendations.
Currently, Caper Carts are deployed in nearly 100 cities across 15 states, serving major retailers including Coles, Kroger, Schnucks, and Wakefern.
Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has partnered with digital health company Pear Suite to expand access to food resources for Medicaid populations nationwide. The collaboration leverages Pear Suite's AI-powered platform and community health worker (CHW) network with Instacart Health's technology and Fresh Funds grocery stipends.
A six-month pilot program demonstrated strong results, with an 86% engagement rate between CHWs and over 3,000 Medicaid members. Key findings revealed that 20% of SNAP-eligible members were not enrolled, 42% faced grocery cost barriers, and another 42% experienced transportation challenges. The partnership will support over 10 million Medicaid members through Pear Suite's existing health plan partnerships.
Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced a strategic partnership with Merchants Distributors, LLC (MDI), a wholesale grocery distributor, to provide e-commerce solutions to MDI's network of independent grocers. The partnership enables MDI's retailers to join the Instacart App for same-day delivery and implement Storefront Pro, Instacart's customizable e-commerce platform.
Through this collaboration, independent grocers will gain access to advanced customization capabilities, data analytics tools, and full-stack fulfillment technologies for pickup and delivery services. The partnership also includes access to Instacart Carrot Ads, allowing retailers to monetize their digital and physical presence through a unified retail media network. MDI's retailers join over 600 retail banners currently using Instacart's white-label e-commerce solutions.
Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced the appointment of Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy, to its Board of Directors. Silverman brings extensive marketplace and technology leadership experience, having served as CEO of notable companies including Etsy, Skype, and Shopping.com, and held executive positions at American Express and eBay.
The appointment adds significant marketplace expertise to Instacart's board, which includes prominent leaders such as Chris Rogers (CEO), Fidji Simo (OpenAI executive and Chairperson), and executives from companies like REI, The New York Times, and Sequoia Capital.
Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced the release of its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025. The detailed financial information is available in the company's Q2 2025 Shareholder Letter on their investor relations website.
The company's management team will discuss these results during a conference call scheduled for 2:00 PM PT (5:00 PM ET) on August 7, 2025. Investors can access the audio webcast of the conference call through Instacart's investor relations website.
Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced a strategic partnership with Bottlecapps to integrate Instacart Carrot Ads across Bottlecapps' network of over 1,300 alcohol retailers in the US and Canada. The partnership expands their existing relationship, where Instacart has been providing same-day fulfillment for Bottlecapps' partners since 2022.
Through this integration, Bottlecapps' retailers will gain access to Instacart's performance-driven ad technology and advertising ecosystem. The partnership will enable alcohol brands to extend their Instacart campaigns to Bottlecapps' e-commerce platform, reaching more high-intent consumers. Currently, over 220 retailer banners use Carrot Ads for their retail media business. The new advertising capabilities will be available to Bottlecapps' partners later in 2025.