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Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The detailed results are accessible in the Shareholder Letter on the company's Investor Relations website. A conference call with the management to discuss these results will be held on August 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET).

The webcast of the conference call can be accessed through the Investor Relations website, and a replay will be available post-call.

Instacart (CART) and ALDI SOUTH Group are expanding their partnership globally, implementing Instacart's Connected Stores technologies across ALDI stores in the U.S. and testing Caper Carts in Austria. The rollout includes In-Store mode, Carrot Tags, and pickup fulfillment technology to enhance the omnichannel shopping experience. Carrot Tags have already launched in over 100 ALDI stores in Illinois and Ohio, with plans for nationwide expansion. ALDI is also leveraging Instacart's fulfillment technology for e-commerce pickup orders. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between in-store and online shopping experiences, providing customers with more personalized and convenient options.

Davis Food & Drug, a three-store grocery chain in Utah, is partnering with Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) to replace most of its traditional shopping carts with AI-powered Caper Carts across all locations. These smart carts feature interactive screens that track spending, offer personalized recommendations, and provide access to coupons and deals through Davis Food & Drug's loyalty program.

The Caper Carts, popular among various age groups, especially couples and families, aim to enhance the shopping experience by engaging customers throughout their journey. Constantine Davis, President at Davis Food & Drug, emphasized that this initiative is part of their commitment to lead industry trends and provide an innovative shopping experience. The partnership builds on Davis Food & Drug's existing relationship with Instacart, which began in 2016 with the adoption of Rosie.

Instacart (CART) and Albertsons Companies (ACI) have expanded their partnership nationwide, launching pickup services and convenience delivery in as fast as 30 minutes. The expansion includes:

1. Pickup services available in over 2,000 Albertsons banner locations by the end of August.
2. Albertsons Rapid, a new 30-minute delivery service for convenience items.
3. Haggen Food & Pharmacy now available for same-day delivery on Instacart.

This expansion aims to provide customers with faster, more flexible shopping experiences across Albertsons' banner stores, including Safeway, Shaw's, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Randalls, and Vons. The partnership, which began in 2017, continues to strengthen Albertsons' e-commerce offerings.

Instacart (CART) has unveiled new advertising solutions to enhance consumer discovery and brand engagement on its platform. The new tools include:

• Recipes: Visual ad units with meal ideas featuring branded products
• Occasions: Curated collections for cross-aisle exploration
• Bundles: Strategic product pairings for quick basket building

These solutions aim to create a more dynamic shopping experience by allowing brands to reach consumers outside traditional aisle placements. Pilot partners Mondelez, The J.M. Smucker Co., and HORMEL FOODS® have reported positive results from testing sponsored recipes. The new capabilities build on Instacart's existing advertising solutions, which have already demonstrated value for over 5,500 CPG brands on the platform.

Northwell Health, New York's largest health system, has partnered with Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) to expand access to nutritious food for patients and staff. The collaboration, part of the Instacart Health initiative, aims to address social determinants of health and support community wellness programs.

Key aspects of the partnership include:

• Integration of Instacart Health tools into Northwell's Center for Maternal Health MOMS Collaborative
• Use of Instacart Health Fresh Funds to provide online grocery stipends
• Creation of Northwell's Healthy Choices Storefront on Instacart
• Focus on improving maternal health in Black and Brown communities

This initiative aligns with Northwell's commitment to community health, contributing over $2 billion annually in community benefits.

Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) has announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after the market closes. The company will make its Q2 2024 Shareholder Letter available on its Investor Relations website. Additionally, Instacart's management will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on the same day to discuss the results.

Investors can access a live webcast of the conference call on the Investor Relations website. A replay of the call will be made available afterwards. Instacart also uses its Investor Relations website to disclose material nonpublic information and comply with Regulation FD.

Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the U.S., is expanding its collaboration with Instacart by adding more AI-powered Caper Carts across ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia area. The program, which first saw success in Hoboken, NJ, involves 11 ShopRite locations adopting these smart shopping carts, with plans for further expansion. The Caper Carts feature interactive screens, sensors, and computer vision technology to scan and weigh items, manage budgets in real-time, and offer seamless self-checkout. Customers can link their ShopRite Price Plus membership for savings. This technological innovation aims to enhance the shopping experience and streamline operations for retailers.

Instacart (Nasdaq: CART) and grocery retailers Price Chopper and McKeever's Market & Eatery announced the rollout of AI-powered Caper Carts in select Missouri stores. Caper Carts enable customers to scan items as they shop, manage budgets in real-time, and skip checkout lines. Initial deployments are at Price Chopper in Parkville and McKeever's in Lee's Summit, with broader rollouts planned. These carts offer personalized shopping experiences, including budget tracking, loyalty program integration, and gamification rewards. This expansion aims to modernize customer service and enhance efficiency, building on Price Chopper’s longstanding partnership with Instacart since 2017.