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Today, we announced that Instacart has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by DoorDash, marking an exciting new chapter for our company. Importantly, nothing changes today about how you shop with Instacart. Instacart...

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Every Instacart shopper has their own goals, whether that’s flexible earnings, supplemental income and, in some cases, a path to a new career. That’s why we’re grateful to partner with Merit America, a leading national...

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Since launching Cart Star, we've been committed to rewarding and recognizing shoppers who consistently deliver outstanding experiences to their customers. Today, we’re introducing points to Cart Star to give you more flexibility to reach higher...

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UPDATE 7/1/26: This post has been updated with additional information about changes for shoppers in effect as of July 1, 2026, including stricter constraints and requirements resulting from the city expanding the scope of its...

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At Instacart, we've always been committed to supporting the shoppers who serve customers across North America. Many shoppers tell us they choose our platform for its flexibility while pursuing bigger career goals—and we want to...

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UPDATE: This enhanced fuel support program has now concluded, running from March 30, 2026 through July 4, 2026. Thank you to all the shoppers who participated. At Instacart, we know that when fuel costs go...

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At Instacart, shoppers are the heart of our community. Every day, shoppers show up for customers to help keep households running and communities connected. While shopping offers flexibility and opportunity, we also want to be...

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At Instacart, we regularly introduce new ways to support and reward the shoppers who pick, pack, and deliver groceries to families across the communities we serve. That's why we invested heavily over the last few...

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We know you work hard to get your customers exactly what they want, putting care into every order. This commitment to quality is what sets Instacart shoppers apart, and we strive to best support you...