Online grocery delivery

Instacart and Costco Launch Same-day Delivery Across Canada

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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New Canadian Costco Member Website Also Now Live, Built and Powered by Instacart Enterprise

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  • New Canadian Costco Member Website Also Now Live, Built and Powered by Instacart Enterprise
    SAN FRANCISCO and TORONTO, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery, and Costco today announced the companies have partnered to launch same-day delivery from 76 Costco warehouses across Canada.
  • The companies have also launched Costco's new Canadian member-only website built and powered by Instacart Enterprise featuring member benefits and access to same-day delivery via Instacart.
  • "Grocery delivery has become essential for millions, and we're proud to make same-day delivery from Costco available to even more Canadians.
  • With this launch, we're extending the reach of Costco in Canada and making it possible for Costco members and non-members alike to access same-day delivery of Costco's broad selection of groceries and goods."

goPuff Wins Award for Best Company for Professional Development From Comparably

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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goPuff , the go-to solution for immediate everyday needs, today announced the company won the award for Best Large Companies for Professional Development 2020 from Comparably , one of the fastest-growing compensation, culture and career monitoring sites in the U.S. Comparablys awards represent the highest-ranked companies for professional development from employees who anonymously rated their professional advancement and growth opportunities on Comparably.com.

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  • goPuff , the go-to solution for immediate everyday needs, today announced the company won the award for Best Large Companies for Professional Development 2020 from Comparably , one of the fastest-growing compensation, culture and career monitoring sites in the U.S. Comparablys awards represent the highest-ranked companies for professional development from employees who anonymously rated their professional advancement and growth opportunities on Comparably.com.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200730005232/en/
    Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola , co-CEOs and co-founders of goPuff, said, This award is a testament to our People and Culture team developing an environment that fosters personal and company development while maintaining a common focus on the customer.
  • Just last month, goPuff was named to the CNBC Disruptor 50 list.
  • goPuff delivers everyday essentials, from cleaning supplies, home needs and OTC medications to food and drinks in just minutes.

Big Lots Announces Nationwide Same-Day Delivery Through Biglots.com

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today announced that it will begin same-day delivery of its retail store assortment.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today announced that it will begin same-day delivery of its retail store assortment.
  • The partnership allows customers to order from the assortment available at their local Big Lots store via biglots.com delivering small and large items, from decorative accessories and snacks to furniture and mattresses all within the same day.
  • "The Big Lots team is focused on delivering exceptional service and continued growth across our channels, and that includes meeting customers' increasing desire for immediate, integrated online shopping experiences," said Erica Fortune, Big Lots vice president of e-commerce.
  • In June, Big Lots announced a partnership with Instacart, making delivery of affordable groceries and everyday essentials available nationwide.

Instacart Completes Rollout of Its Digital Deli Counter to Publix Stores Across the Southeast, Enabling Same-Day Delivery of Publix's Beloved "Build Your Own" Pub Subs

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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To celebrate the milestone, Instacart will give the first 500 customers who purchase a Publix sub for delivery or pickup via Instacart exclusive access to a free, limited edition "Team Pub Sub" T-shirt.

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  • To celebrate the milestone, Instacart will give the first 500 customers who purchase a Publix sub for delivery or pickup via Instacart exclusive access to a free, limited edition "Team Pub Sub" T-shirt.
  • As a first step, Instacart has collaborated with Publix to introduce the product with a new digital deli counter including its popular Publix subs.
  • With this expansion, it is now available to nearly all Publix stores across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.
  • This expansion marks Instacart's continued move into grocery meal delivery, helping retailers like Publix bring more in-store aisles and experiences online for customers.

Instacart Partners With Feeding America® To Launch The #GiveFromTheCart Challenge To Fight Rising Hunger In The Wake Of COVID-19

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery, today announced the #GiveFromTheCart Challenge, a giving campaign to benefit Feeding Americaand fight rising hunger in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery, today announced the #GiveFromTheCart Challenge, a giving campaign to benefit Feeding Americaand fight rising hunger in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Donations from the #GiveFromTheCart Challenge will help food banks provide more meals to people who need them most."
  • "I'm so grateful to be partnering with Instacart and Feeding America for the #GiveFromTheCart Challenge -- together we are working to fight rising food insecurity," said Serena Williams.
  • Every dollar raised will go to help fight hunger and Instacart will match each donation, up to 1 million meals* to the Feeding America network of food banks in support of the #GiveFromTheCart Challenge.

As a Result of the Move to Working and Learning from Home, There Was Increased Demand for Home Office Supplies and Stationery

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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As a result of the move to working and learning from home, there was increased demand for home office supplies and stationery.

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  • As a result of the move to working and learning from home, there was increased demand for home office supplies and stationery.
  • Retailers like Staples and Office Depot benefited from fulfillment delays on Amazon as many consumers facing long delivery times turned to their local branches to get the supplies they needed.
  • Both Staples and Office Depot remained open when non-essential businesses closed to support those who were working and learning remotely.
  • As more businesses reopen, Staples has announced a partnership with Instacart to offer same day delivery in several US locations.

Impact of COVID-19 on Office Stationery - Staples Announces a Partnership with Instacart to Offer Same Day Delivery in Several US Locations to Ensure Social Distancing - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 3, 2020
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As a result of the move to working and learning from home, there was increased demand for home office supplies and stationery.

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  • As a result of the move to working and learning from home, there was increased demand for home office supplies and stationery.
  • Retailers like Staples and Office Depot benefited from fulfillment delays on Amazon as many consumers facing long delivery times turned to their local branches to get the supplies they needed.
  • Both Staples and Office Depot remained open when non-essential businesses closed to support those who were working and learning remotely.
  • As more businesses reopen, Staples has announced a partnership with Instacart to offer same day delivery in several US locations.

Stop & Shop to Accelerate Omnichannel Growth With Three New Warerooms and At Least 50 Additional Pickup Locations by Year-End

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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The brand also just expanded its availability on Instacart, making same-day delivery with Instacart available at a total of 321 Stop & Shop stores.

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  • The brand also just expanded its availability on Instacart, making same-day delivery with Instacart available at a total of 321 Stop & Shop stores.
  • "By adding new warerooms, additional locations for pickup and expanding our partnership with Instacart, were rapidly accelerating our e-commerce capacity and making it possible for more customers to shop how and when they want with us, said Gordon Reid, President of Stop & Shop.
  • Stop & Shop currently operates one warehouse and 21 warerooms across its footprint and will be adding three new warerooms in 2020 to increase e-commerce capacity.
  • Stop & Shop also plans to add Pickup to at least 50 more stores by year-end.

Staples US Retail Partners with Instacart to Offer New Same-Day Delivery for Safe, Convenient Shopping

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Friday, June 12, 2020
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Staples US Retail today announced a collaboration with Instacart to launch same-day delivery from more than 1,000 Staples US retail locations.

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  • Staples US Retail today announced a collaboration with Instacart to launch same-day delivery from more than 1,000 Staples US retail locations.
  • Were proud to grow our partnership with Staples and introduce delivery from nearly all Staples U.S. retail locations via the Instacart marketplace, said Chris Rogers, Vice President of Retail at Instacart.
  • To shop from home using Instacart, Staples customers simply access the Instacart marketplace via www.instacart.com/staples-usa , or the Instacart app.
  • Instacart will also offer customers the opportunity to enter their Staples Rewards number when shopping ensuring qualifying purchases are counted toward their loyalty rewards.

Instacart Announces $225 Million In New Funding Led By DST Global, General Catalyst And D1 Capital Partners

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery, today announced it has raised $225 million as part of a new financing round led by DST Global and General Catalyst, with existing investor D1 Capital Partners participating.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery, today announced it has raised $225 million as part of a new financing round led by DST Global and General Catalyst, with existing investor D1 Capital Partners participating.
  • The investment comes as Instacart continues to experience an unprecedented surge in customer demand for grocery delivery and pickup.
  • "COVID-19 created a massive shift for the grocery industry and forever changed how people view the necessity of on-demand services.
  • Today, Instacart is accessible to more than 85% of households in the U.S., across all 50 states, and more than 70% of households in Canada.