SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart is deepening its role as a technology partner for independent grocers across the U.S., announcing that more retailers — including Big Bunny Market, Stewart’s Marketplace, Luke’s Local Grocery, and S&C Foods — are now deploying its suite of enterprise solutions such as Caper Carts, FoodStorm, and Storefront Pro.
“Independent grocers have always been passionate about the communities they serve and now they’re leading the charge in retail innovation,” said Nick Nickitas, general manager of independent grocery and mid-market retail partnerships at Instacart. “Instacart empowers grocers to deliver the best experience possible while streamlining operations, driving incremental revenue, and strengthening their competitive edge both in-store and online.”
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Smart Carts Gain Ground
Big Bunny Market in Massachusetts and Stewart’s Marketplace in Utah have introduced Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts equipped with NVIDIA Jetson technology. The carts automatically recognize scanned items, let shoppers track spending, and let them check out directly from the cart. Retailers using the system have reported higher coupon redemption and omnichannel conversion rates, with one chain seeing 40% of users redeeming an offer on its online storefront.
Expanding Foodservice Capabilities
In California, Luke’s Local Grocery is using Instacart’s FoodStorm order management system to modernize deli and prepared-food services while keeping its signature handmade touch. “FoodStorm lets us manage made-to-order and prepared food in real time, without losing the hands-on quality we care about,” said founder Luke Oppenheim. The platform is now active in more than 3,000 stores across North America — twice as many as a year ago.
Building Digital Storefronts
S&C Foods in Tennessee is improving its online shopping experience with Storefront Pro, Instacart’s customizable white-label e-commerce platform. “Storefront Pro will make it easy for us to create a best-in-class online platform that maintains our local identity,” said Shane Means, operations manager. The system integrates loyalty programs, promotions, and retail media capabilities through Instacart’s Carrot Ads.
Instacart’s expanding enterprise footprint now reaches nearly 100 cities in 15 states, with independent retailers increasingly adopting multiple elements of the Instacart Platform — from in-store AI to retail media tools — to unify operations and personalize customer experiences.
For more information, visit instacart.com/company/connected-stores.
