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How 6 Supermarkets Are Using “Smart Carts” to Change How You Shop

The traditional shopping cart is getting a radical, high-tech makeover. Major supermarket chains across the country are now rolling out “smart carts.” These are shopping carts that are equipped with cameras, sensors, and a large touchscreen. The most popular feature of these carts is the ability to scan your own…

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Psychedelics Without the Trip? Heavyweights Like Neuralink, Coinbase, Twitch Back AI Startup Developing 'Least Psychedelic Psychedelic' Drug

Mindstate Design Labs is developing drugs that aim to deliver psychedelic benefits without a trip, drawing funding from Y Combinator and the founders of OpenAI, Neuralink, Instacart (NASDAQ:CART), Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), and Twitch, according to Wired.

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‘I’m scared’: Florida woman asks her boyfriend to get Chex mix from the gas station. Then she goes inside after him

It’s the oldest trick in the book: a man wanders into a gas station hunting for Chex Mix, swears it isn’t there, and leaves empty-handed. His girlfriend walks in minutes later—and magically plucks the bag from the shelf. Sounds familiar? Maybe it rings a bell when your son can’t find…

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Maplebear (CART) Shares Fall As Competition Heats Up: What Investors Need To Know

Shares of Instacart parent Maplebear Inc (NASDAQ: CART) are trading lower on Monday following an announcement that Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) is significantly expanding its delivery partnership with DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ: DASH), a move that threatens Instacart’s market position in grocery delivery.

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‘They once replaced my baby formula with vanilla protein powder’: Woman shares the 3 telltale signs she got a male Instacart shopper

One of the more wonderful things about modern urban living is the ability to get practically anything delivered to your doorstep with a few taps on a keyboard or phone. Sick and need meds and soup? No problem. Simply don’t feel like going to the store? Instacart has what you…

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13 Things Delivery Drivers Notice Before You Even Open the Door

Do you frequently order DoorDash or Instacart groceries? Delivery drivers spend their days moving between homes, and they notice more than most people realize. What does your home say? From the state of your yard to the quality of your exterior lighting, subtle details stand out and make a difference…

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Why Grocery Delivery Drivers Quietly Judge What’s in Your Orders

Grocery delivery drivers for services like Instacart and Shipt get a uniquely intimate look into the lives of their customers. They are the ones who are picking out your produce and walking your groceries to your door. In a series of anonymous online confessions, these drivers have revealed that they…

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To lead is to be French. Why do so many French nationals lead major companies overseas?

French nationals head about 30 major foreign companies with a total valuation of $2 trillion, comparable to the entire market cap of France's CAC 40 index.

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OpenAI Scoops Up Statsig In $1.1 Billion Deal, CEO Vijaye Raji Joins Applications Unit

OpenAI announced on Tuesday that it acquired Statsig, a product experimentation platform, as the artificial intelligence company continues its aggressive acquisition strategy. Statsig CEO Vijaye Raji will join OpenAI as Chief Technology Officer of Applications, reporting to former Instacart CEO Fidji Simo.

Benzinga

What Brand Swaps Really Mean on Grocery Receipts

If you use an online grocery delivery service like Instacart or Walmart+, you have likely seen the term “substitution” or “brand swap” on your final receipt. This occurs when the specific item you ordered is out of stock, and the personal shopper must select a replacement. While these swaps are…

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OpenAI, Other Tech Giants Bypass American Workers, Favor H-1B Candidates Through Discriminatory Job Postings: Report

Major tech companies have been accused of using local newspaper job ads to target immigrant workers for green cards, potentially bypassing H-1B laws.

Benzinga

‘Like you didn’t notice???’: DoorDash customer orders reproductive health product from Target. Then she sees how the Dasher delivered it

Watch out, male Instacart drivers: A DoorDash driver is coming for your weaponized incompetence throne.

The Mary Sue

Amazon has tried to crack Walmart’s groceries empire for decades, with limited success. A massive same-day shopping expansion could change that

Amazon has boasted that it’s building a digital “supercenter that’s actually super to shop at”—a thinly veiled swipe at its retail rival.

Fortune

Amazon's Grocery Delivery Expansion Seen As Game-Changer In $90-Billion Online Market Opportunity

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) continued to trade higher on Thursday, fueled by investor optimism surrounding its U.S. grocery delivery service expansion to all customers in over 3,500 cities. Previously limited mainly to Prime members, the service now offers same-day delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods to everyone, with lower fees for Prime…

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As Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery, Wednesday's Instacart (CART) Plunge Signals Heightened Competitive Fears

Shares of Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) are plummeting Wednesday morning, trading down as investors react to a major competitive move by e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN). Here’s what investors need to know.

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Your Retirement Side Hustle Starter Kit: The Essential Tools and Apps You Need

Check out seven awesome tools and apps to jumpstart your retirement side hustle with confidence.

Benzinga

Instacart Reports Better-Than-Expected Q2 Earnings, Shares Move Higher

Instacart parent company Maplebear Inc (NASDAQ:CART) reported financial results for the second quarter after the market close on Thursday. Here’s an overview of the delivery aggregator’s report.

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Entitled Lady Tries To Snatch Woman’s Collector Barbie, Irked When She Gets Caught In Her Room

One woman installs a lock on her bedroom door after her mom’s friend sneaks in and tries to take her collectible doll for her granddaughter.

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Pinterest Stock Gains Traction With Instacart Deal, Multiple Analyst Upgrades

Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) has attracted a wave of bullish calls from Wall Street over the past month, as several analysts raised their price forecasts and reiterated optimistic outlooks.

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‘This is why men should be banned’: Woman orders 2 kiwis, 1 zucchini and more from H-E-B. Then she sees what the Favor shopper delivered

A woman on TikTok received $15 worth of additional produce that she didn’t order or ask for while using Favor. Sarah Thomas (@sarahkittenz), a TikToker, posted a video that garnered over 1.7 million views. In the video, she shared her experience with a personal shopper who got every single item…

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A Frugal Shopper Did A Cost Analysis Of Instacart Vs. In-Store Shopping. Here's How The Expenses Compare

A budget-conscious Reddit user in the r/Frugal subreddit recently shared a side-by-side cost analysis of buying groceries through Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) versus shopping in person. It sparked a wide-ranging conversation about convenience, cost, and tipping culture that many like-minded shoppers chimed in on.

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Costco's New 'VIP Hour' Gives Executive Members Early Access—Is It Worth Upgrading Your Membership?

Costco's new early-access perk for Executive Members has shoppers flocking to upgrade, but Gold Star members feel left out. Is the £104 ($130) fee worth it?

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Costco Offers Executive Members A New Shopping Perk

Costco executive members can utilize this shopping perk to create a more stress-free experience.

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Shoppers are wary of digital shelf labels, but a study found they don't lead to price surges

A new study that examined five years’ worth of prices at one U.S. grocery chain found that digital price tags haven’t led to demand-based pricing surges

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Microsoft Adds 2 New Copilot Features to Simplify Everyday Tasks

Microsoft has expanded the capabilities of Copilot by adding two new features to the platform. It includes the new Copilot Actions and Recipe Cards with

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