5 things: Instacart’s big push

A ‘smart’ move: On Wednesday, Instacart announced a ramped up partnership with The Save Mart Companies, California’s largest regional grocer, which operates nearly 200 stores. The retailer, which includes the brands Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky, is adding Instacart’s suite of in-store grocery tech to various locations. This push is all part of Instacart’s strategy to expand beyond grocery delivery by convincing retailers that they need its technology and advertising.

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