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Updating the Cart Star shopper rewards program with new perks like priority batch access and a free Instacart+ membership, plus simplified qualification and more recognition for shopping excellence Announcing the all-new Instacart Shopper Rewards Card powered by Branch, including a Mastercard debit card and business bank account featuring fee-free automatic payouts after every batch, cashback on gas and EV charging, and no-fee ATM withdrawals At...
Jun 26, 2025
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In 2023, the Seattle City Council passed a new law that impacts how Instacart operates in Seattle. Due to these new regulations, we’re making several changes that will go into effect as of January 13,...
Feb 27, 2024
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Kurra - 526 deliveries Today we’re announcing a number of new features designed to make shoppers’ experience using the app even more seamless. From signing in to delivery, we want to simplify every step of...
Feb 2, 2024
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The Instacart community is as diverse as the items in the grocery store — every day, tens of thousands of individuals shop, deliver, and become an extension of people’s households. We want to share this...
Dec 14, 2023
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We're focused on giving shoppers the information you need so you can earn how and when you want. Whether your goal is to make some quick spending cash or to save for something bigger, how...
Nov 30, 2023
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You’ve told us that the current ratings system needs changes, that it’s frustrating when a few bad ratings affect your access to batches. That's why we’re changing how ratings work to make it more fair...
Nov 21, 2023
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Shopper Community
It’s incredibly important to us that our shopper ratings system is as fair and straightforward as possible. Not only do ratings allow you to receive real-time feedback from your customers, but maintaining an average rating...
Nov 15, 2023
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Dedrick - 3071 deliveries We know that shoppers do their best on each batch to deliver great service. However, you’ve told us that it can be frustrating if a customer provides a low rating based...
Nov 15, 2023
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The holiday season is upon us, and there's no better time to express our gratitude for the amazing Instacart shopper community. Shoppers bring the spirit of the season directly to customers' doorsteps, delivering the ingredients...
Nov 13, 2023
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Shopper Community
The Instacart community is as diverse as the items in the grocery store — every day, tens of thousands of individuals shop, deliver, and become an extension of people’s households. We want to share this...
Oct 24, 2023
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