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Instacart Gig Workers Plan Protest Over Wages, Fees
Instacart Gig Workers Plan Protest Over Wages, Fees
October 11, 2019  |  Gig Economy

From Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, Instacart shoppers are planning to protest the delivery company, according to reports. The protesters have three demands: The want...

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Instacart Rolls Out Insurance, Loan Repayment To Gig Workers
Instacart Rolls Out Insurance, Loan Repayment To Gig Workers
August 21, 2019  |  Gig Economy

To counter criticism of its independent contractor procedures, Instacart announced a series of new benefits for its contract shoppers, VentureBeat reported on Wednesday (Aug. 21).  The San...

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Walmart Canada Expands Grocery Delivery
Walmart Canada Expands Grocery Delivery
August 15, 2019  |  Retail

To deliver groceries to hundreds more communities across Canada, Walmart Canada and Instacart unveiled the national expansion of their relationship. It will bring grocery delivery...

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Retail Pulse: Amazon Teams With Rite Aid For Pickup; Sam’s Club Launches Alcohol Delivery
Retail Pulse: Amazon Teams With Rite Aid For Pickup; Sam’s Club Launches Alcohol Delivery
June 28, 2019  |  Retail

Online retailers are teaming up with brick-and-mortar merchants to make it easier for consumers to retrieve their eCommerce purchases — and potentially generate foot traffic...

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Sam’s Club Offers Alcohol Delivery Via Instacart
Sam’s Club Offers Alcohol Delivery Via Instacart
June 25, 2019  |  Retail

Sam’s Club has announced that some of its shoppers using Instacart can now receive same-day alcohol delivery. The service is now available in more than...

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Gig Workers Say Instacart’s Payment Fix Limits Transparency
Gig Workers Say Instacart’s Payment Fix Limits Transparency
May 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

On-demand grocery delivery service Instacart took action earlier this year to change the way it pays gig workers, called shoppers, after a class-action lawsuit argued...

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Whole Foods And Instacart Officially Call It Quits
Whole Foods And Instacart Officially Call It Quits
May 15, 2019  |  Delivery

In a move that’s been anticipated since 2017 when Amazon acquired Whole Foods, the grocer and delivery firm Instacart have parted ways, according to a...

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Instacart Loosens Availability Requirements For Shoppers With New On-Demand Option
Instacart Loosens Availability Requirements For Shoppers With New On-Demand Option
April 12, 2019  |  Delivery

Grocery delivery startup Instacart has introduced a new option for its workers, according to reports: on-demand shopping. Instacart shoppers have generally had to sign up...

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How eCommerce Platforms Are Enabling Craft Beer Discovery
How eCommerce Platforms Are Enabling Craft Beer Discovery
March 13, 2019  |  Retail

Entrepreneurs are creating platforms for beverage discovery after becoming inspired by personal experiences. When LocalBrews Founder Drew Harrilchak turned 21, he realized he didn’t know...

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