No matter whatyour jobis, at some point, you’re going to run into some truly hilarious andbizarre situationsthat you’ll want to share with your coworkers. And the people working at ‘Instacart,’ a well-known grocery delivery company, are no exception.That’s where ther/InstacartShopperssubreddit comes in. It’s a popular online community that invites folks to share their experiences working at the company, with all of its ups and downs. We’ve collected some of their more amusing moments to share with you, Pandas. Scroll down to check them out.Marketing psychology speakerand the host of thebrandingandhuman natureblogs, Matt Johnson, Ph.D., kindly answeredBored Panda’squestions about how newcomers can stand up against grocery delivery whales, and whether there’s any advantage to shopping in person anymore. Spoiler warning: there are quite a few! Scroll down for our full interview with the expert.This post may includeaffiliate links.
No matter whatyour jobis, at some point, you’re going to run into some truly hilarious andbizarre situationsthat you’ll want to share with your coworkers. And the people working at ‘Instacart,’ a well-known grocery delivery company, are no exception.
That’s where ther/InstacartShopperssubreddit comes in. It’s a popular online community that invites folks to share their experiences working at the company, with all of its ups and downs. We’ve collected some of their more amusing moments to share with you, Pandas. Scroll down to check them out.
Marketing psychology speakerand the host of thebrandingandhuman natureblogs, Matt Johnson, Ph.D., kindly answeredBored Panda’squestions about how newcomers can stand up against grocery delivery whales, and whether there’s any advantage to shopping in person anymore. Spoiler warning: there are quite a few! Scroll down for our full interview with the expert.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
According tomarketing psychology speakerJohnson, grocery stores are in a difficult spot due to how inflation continues to impact consumer spending on essential items. “However, despite the increasing popularity of grocery deliveries for their convenience, there are still several potential advantages to shopping for groceries in person for the average American,” he told Bored Panda via email.“One key advantage is the ability to personally select fresh produce, meat, and other perishable items, ensuring they meet specific preferences for ripeness, quality, and expiration dates. Additionally, shopping in person allows for greater control over the selection process, enabling shoppers to compare prices, explore new products, and take advantage of in-store promotions and discounts,” Johnson said.
According tomarketing psychology speakerJohnson, grocery stores are in a difficult spot due to how inflation continues to impact consumer spending on essential items. “However, despite the increasing popularity of grocery deliveries for their convenience, there are still several potential advantages to shopping for groceries in person for the average American,” he told Bored Panda via email.
“One key advantage is the ability to personally select fresh produce, meat, and other perishable items, ensuring they meet specific preferences for ripeness, quality, and expiration dates. Additionally, shopping in person allows for greater control over the selection process, enabling shoppers to compare prices, explore new products, and take advantage of in-store promotions and discounts,” Johnson said.
“Moreover, shopping in person can provide a sensory experience that online shopping cannot replicate, such as the ability to smell and touch products, which can enhance the overall shopping experience and potentially lead to more satisfying purchases. Lastly, for some individuals, especially those without reliable internet access or who prefer face-to-face interactions, shopping in person may be a more accessible and social experience.”
The ‘Instacart Shoppers’ online community currently has 164k members. Many of them have lots of stories—from good and funny tobadand downrightweird—to share about working at the company. Many of them feature peculiar customer behavior or requests. The subreddit is a window into what life as a shopper can actually be like.‘Instacart’was founded way back in June 2012. Over the course of a decade, the San Francisco-based grocery delivery and pick-up service has become well-established in the United States and Canada. The idea behind the service is that personal shoppers get all the goods the customers order from the participating retail shops.
The ‘Instacart Shoppers’ online community currently has 164k members. Many of them have lots of stories—from good and funny tobadand downrightweird—to share about working at the company. Many of them feature peculiar customer behavior or requests. The subreddit is a window into what life as a shopper can actually be like.
‘Instacart’was founded way back in June 2012. Over the course of a decade, the San Francisco-based grocery delivery and pick-up service has become well-established in the United States and Canada. The idea behind the service is that personal shoppers get all the goods the customers order from the participating retail shops.
At the time of writing, ‘Instacart’ has partnerships with 1,400 retail banners with 80,000 stores. In 2022 alone, the company fulfilled a jaw-dropping 262.6 million orders worth $28.8 billion. The average customer order was worth around $110. With so much revenue, it’s no wonder that the company has been expanding.‘Instacart’ has been gobbling up many different e-commerce-related companies in recent years. These include white-label grocer platform ‘Unata’ in 2018 for $65 million, smart cart and checkout company ‘Caper AI’ in 2021 for $350 million, AI pricing platform ‘Eversight’ in 2022, as well as e-commerce platform ‘Rosie’ in the same year.
At the time of writing, ‘Instacart’ has partnerships with 1,400 retail banners with 80,000 stores. In 2022 alone, the company fulfilled a jaw-dropping 262.6 million orders worth $28.8 billion. The average customer order was worth around $110. With so much revenue, it’s no wonder that the company has been expanding.
‘Instacart’ has been gobbling up many different e-commerce-related companies in recent years. These include white-label grocer platform ‘Unata’ in 2018 for $65 million, smart cart and checkout company ‘Caper AI’ in 2021 for $350 million, AI pricing platform ‘Eversight’ in 2022, as well as e-commerce platform ‘Rosie’ in the same year.
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Grocery delivery services have become absolutely massive in recent years. It’s safe to say that they’re now mainstream in many parts of the world, not just in developed nations but in emerging economies, too.According to Statista, 60% of respondents from India said that they used grocery deliveries.
It’s expected that food and beverage retail e-commerce revenue will exceed $47 billion in the US alone in 2025. Aside from ‘Instacart,’ Americansmainly rely on‘Kroger,’ ‘Walmart,’ ‘HelloFresh,’ and ‘Amazon.’“Despite the blaring success of grocery retailers in the online sector, they face the growing competition of new players delivering meal kits and ready meals. The food service platform Instacart was the most visited groceries website in May 2022, accounting for over eight percent of web traffic,” Statista reports on the rise of ‘Instacart.’
It’s expected that food and beverage retail e-commerce revenue will exceed $47 billion in the US alone in 2025. Aside from ‘Instacart,’ Americansmainly rely on‘Kroger,’ ‘Walmart,’ ‘HelloFresh,’ and ‘Amazon.’
“Despite the blaring success of grocery retailers in the online sector, they face the growing competition of new players delivering meal kits and ready meals. The food service platform Instacart was the most visited groceries website in May 2022, accounting for over eight percent of web traffic,” Statista reports on the rise of ‘Instacart.’
For most people, the main upside of getting their groceries delivered, as opposed to shopping in person at their local retailers, is saving time. Something else that customers value is that they can avoid making impulse purchases because they’re ordering everything online in advance.
The customer canceled their order as soon as I pulled into their community. Costco only gives store credit cards as returns. I hate looking sketchy while returning these types of items.
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