Online grocery delivery

Instacart Announces $200 Million In New Funding From Existing Investors Valiant Peregrine Fund And D1 Capital Partners

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery delivery, today announced it has raised $200 million as part of a new financing round led by existing investors Valiant Peregrine Fund and D1 Capital Partners.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery delivery, today announced it has raised $200 million as part of a new financing round led by existing investors Valiant Peregrine Fund and D1 Capital Partners.
  • The investment comes as consumer demand for Instacart's online grocery delivery and pickup services continues to grow and the company expands its marketplace with new and existing retail partners.
  • "Today's investment is a testament to the strong conviction our existing investors have in the strength of our teams and the important role Instacart plays for customers, partners, and the entire grocery ecosystem.
  • The opportunity for Instacart is significant, and we're proud to once again increase our investment in the business," said Dan Sundheim, Founder of D1 Capital Partners.

Shipt Announces Plans to Add 100,000 Additional Shoppers for Upcoming Holiday Season

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shipt today announced that it will add an additional 100,000 shoppers this holiday season, bringing the company's personal shopper base to over 300,000.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Shipt today announced that it will add an additional 100,000 shoppers this holiday season, bringing the company's personal shopper base to over 300,000.
  • By adding 100,000 shoppers to its platform, Shipt will be prepared to successfully deliver millions of holiday orders, allowing customers to save time and skip the lines.
  • And we know that families across America need a little bit of holiday help this season.
  • We look forward to welcoming thousands of new shoppers to the Shipt platform this holiday season."

Shipt Announces Same-Day Delivery Partnership with Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

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Friday, October 2, 2020

Consumers across the country can now select same-day delivery with Shipt when purchasing directly through Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY, or order from the two stores through Shipt.

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  • Consumers across the country can now select same-day delivery with Shipt when purchasing directly through Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY, or order from the two stores through Shipt.
  • Delivery is free on all orders over $35 for customers who have purchased an annual Shipt membership.
  • To determine if same-day delivery of Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuyBABY products is available through Shipt in any location, visit shipt.com/bed-bath-and-beyond-inc .
  • Additionally, the Company is a partner in a joint venture which operates retail stores in Mexico under the name Bed Bath & Beyond.

eMeals Expands Online Grocery Integrations to Albertsons & Safeway

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Digital meal planning service eMeals today announced the expansion of its online grocery coverage to include integrations with Albertsons and Safeway, enhancing its position as the largest meal inspiration platform offering integrated online ordering from all major national grocery retailers.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Digital meal planning service eMeals today announced the expansion of its online grocery coverage to include integrations with Albertsons and Safeway, enhancing its position as the largest meal inspiration platform offering integrated online ordering from all major national grocery retailers.
  • The addition of 2,250 Albertsons and Safeway stores to eMeals' online grocery options coincides with the surge in grocery e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has accelerated overall adoption of online grocery by three to five years.
  • "These new integrations extend the eMeals benefits to Albertsons and Safeway shoppers in all 34 states where they operate, providing both meal inspiration and seamless online grocery ordering in a single, easy-to-use platform."
  • eMeals is America's leading provider of curated meal plans connecting consumers and food brands to the online grocery pickup and delivery services of Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway and the retailers served by Instacart and Shipt.

Bed Bath & Beyond® And buybuy Baby® Launch Same Day Delivery Ahead Of The 2020 Holiday Season

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

UNION, N.J., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) today launched Same Day Delivery at Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY, expanding the array of omnichannel shopping services available to its customers ahead of the 2020 holiday season.

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  • UNION, N.J., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) today launched Same Day Delivery at Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY, expanding the array of omnichannel shopping services available to its customers ahead of the 2020 holiday season.
  • The Same Day Delivery service is available at a flat rate fee of $4.99 for orders over $39, providing an easy, convenient and affordable option.
  • Customers in eligible zip codes can shop online for products that are available for same day delivery at bedbathandbeyond.com and buybuybaby.com , and select the option for Same Day Delivery at checkout.
  • Same Day Delivery service will also be conveniently available on the Shipt and Instacart websites and mobile apps, for customers shopping for their homes, baby or holiday essentials.

Instacart and Sephora Partner to Launch Same-day Delivery Across North America

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Thursday, September 24, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Instacart, the North American leader in grocery delivery, and Sephora, the largest prestige beauty omni-retailer, today announced a new partnership to offer same-day delivery in as fast as an hour from nearly all Sephora store locations across North America.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Instacart, the North American leader in grocery delivery, and Sephora, the largest prestige beauty omni-retailer, today announced a new partnership to offer same-day delivery in as fast as an hour from nearly all Sephora store locations across North America.
  • Sephora same-day delivery powered by Instacart is now available in select store locations in California and Canada and will expand to more than 400 stores over the coming weeks.
  • "Today, we're excited to welcome Sephora to Instacart, delivering more selection to customers looking for a seamless, same-day shopping experience from their favorite beauty retailer.
  • Instacart is the North American leader in grocery delivery and one of the fastest-growing companies in ecommerce.

Kenshoo Supports Instacart Advertising with Data-Driven Insights to Optimize the Endless Aisle

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

"We made it easier to profitably scale Instacart advertising independently or alongside campaigns on other top Ecommerce marketplaces," said Nich Weinheimer, general manager, Ecommerce for Kenshoo.

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  • "We made it easier to profitably scale Instacart advertising independently or alongside campaigns on other top Ecommerce marketplaces," said Nich Weinheimer, general manager, Ecommerce for Kenshoo.
  • "With COVID-19 accelerating already-robust online grocery sales, CPGs understand that growth in 2020 and moving forward will be won or lost online."
  • to ad groups, ads and keywords across Instacart and other Ecommerce marketplaces that enable granular-to-aerial views of ad performance across channels.
  • Kenshoo brand and product names are trademarks of Kenshoo Ltd. Other company and brand names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

New York City Partners with Mercato to Equip Independent Grocers with Online Ordering & Delivery Capabilities

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Monday, September 21, 2020

Mercato was founded in Brooklyn, New York in 2015 and the company currently operates in 45 states nationwide.

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  • Mercato was founded in Brooklyn, New York in 2015 and the company currently operates in 45 states nationwide.
  • Mercato facilitates online ordering and delivery for more than 225 independent grocery and specialty food stores across New York City's five boroughs.
  • Built upon a mission of supporting independent stores, Mercato has been actively onboarding grocers during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • The company, which equips stores with clean and seamless online ordering and delivery functionality, is committed to onboarding independent grocers in areas that need improved access to food.

Pacvue Brings its Award Winning eCommerce Advertising and Intelligence Platform to Instacart

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

SEATTLE, September 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pacvue , the leading enterprise platform for brands, sellers, and agencies to manage eCommerce advertising, today announced full support for Instacart advertising.

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  • SEATTLE, September 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pacvue , the leading enterprise platform for brands, sellers, and agencies to manage eCommerce advertising, today announced full support for Instacart advertising.
  • Advertisers can now use Pacvue to programmatically manage advertising campaigns on Instacart to lower costs, increase share of voice, and grow sales.
  • Instacart is the second retail platform launched by Pacvue this year, after releasing their Walmart platform in January, with additional retailers planned in 2020.
  • Headquartered in Seattle, Pacvue is the enterprise platform for brands, sellers, and agencies to manage their eCommerce advertising.

Instacart Adds 7-Eleven as First National Convenience Store to Bring Same-Day Delivery to Customers

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

Together, Instacart and 7-Eleven now offer delivery of thousands of convenience, alcohol* and grocery items from the store to customers' doors in participating pilot markets.

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  • Together, Instacart and 7-Eleven now offer delivery of thousands of convenience, alcohol* and grocery items from the store to customers' doors in participating pilot markets.
  • They're the world's largest convenience retailer, and are known for delivering consumers an around-the-clock accessible, convenient and affordable experience anytime, anywhere," said Nilam Ganenthiran, President of Instacart.
  • 7-Eleven delivery via Instacart is available as early as 8 a.m. and as late as 10 p.m., with expanded delivery windows launching in the months ahead.
  • Instacart shoppers offer same-day delivery and pickup services to bring fresh groceries and everyday essentials to busy people and families across the U.S. and Canada.