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There is absolutely nothing in the article suggesting that Instacart is developing their own supply chain. They are focused on partnering with retailers to prov
by abalone 8y ago
There is absolutely nothing in the article suggesting that Instacart is developing their own supply chain. They are focused on partnering with retailers to provide this soon-to-be-standard delivery amenity.
They are differentiating themselves from Postmates in this respect. Instacart's positioning is as a trusted partner who won't try to compete with a grocer and eat away at their most profitable categories.
- hn_throwaway_99 8y agoI think the parent comment was sarcastically implying that of course Whole Foods is going to deliver their own groceries now that they are part of Amazon.
- empath75 8y agoPretty much every grocery chain is going to end up building this service themselves eventually.