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Instacart’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trends
As the leaves turn and eerie decor starts to line the streets, one thing is as clear as a crystal ball: Halloween is just around the corner. As the spooky season rolls in, so does the demand for sugary treats, costumes, and decor. To understand the sweet confections people are enjoying and how they’re enjoying them, Instacart calculated the share of grocery orders containing candy…
Sep 18, 2024
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Instacart’s Fourth Annual Turkey Day Exposé: Budgeting & Planning This Year’s Meal
A lot goes into preparing for Thanksgiving, one of the most highly anticipated food-centric holidays of the year — the elaborate feast, holiday decor, festive traditions, and spending time with loved ones, which means traveling…
Nov 8, 2022
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Halloween’s Ultimate Candy Contenders
Spooky season is here, which means Halloween planning is already underway, pumpkins are gracing front porches and candy is about to have its biggest moment. Each Halloween, we glean major insights from Instacart’s purchase data…
Oct 10, 2022
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Instacart’s Summer BBQ Report is Hot off the Grill 🇺🇸🍔
It’s officially summer and grilling season is about to take off as we near the July 4th weekend — a holiday synonymous with delicious BBQ spreads and fun summer activities. To give you a sense…
Jun 22, 2022
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Bottoms Up — Instacart Predicts the ‘Drink of the Summer’ 🍹
Summer is nearly here and that’s something we’d like to raise a glass to. Without a doubt, refreshing alcoholic beverages and delicious mocktails play a big role when it comes to summertime fun. According to…
May 24, 2022
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10 for 10: Instacart’s Food Trend Hall of Fame
Today is Instacart’s 10th birthday! When we launched the app in 2012, we made online grocery shopping affordable and accessible to families across North America. And today, we’re proud that Instacart has become such a…
May 12, 2022
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What’s Canada ordering? Get your favourites from more retailers, including Metro, Giant Tiger, Galleria Supermarket and more
Today, we’re thrilled to announce new partnerships and expansions with more than ten favourite Canadian retailers such as Metro, Dollarama, Galleria Supermarket, and Michaels. Instacart now partners with the all top five grocers in Canada…
May 3, 2022
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America’s Egg-cellent Easter Candy Debate
Spring has sprung and the countdown to Easter is officially on with less than 10 days until the beloved bunny arrives with eggs full of candy. Because celebratory candy baskets and egg hunts are deeply…
Apr 7, 2022
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Instacart Serves Up the Top Pie in Every State for Pi-Day π🥧
America’s favorite math holiday — Pi Day — is quickly coming up on March 14! While the annual holiday celebrates the mathematical constant π in all its neverending glory, it’s also the perfect day to…
Mar 5, 2022
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The Snacktime Report: Here for the Snacks
The Big Game is just around the corner and whether you’re looking forward to the football, watch parties, commercials, or the halftime show, chances are you’ll be snacking on some delicious bites. According to a…
Feb 3, 2022