Instacart and Dollar General launch same-day delivery partnership

Instacart (Nasdaq: CART) and Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced a partnership to offer same-day delivery of Dollar General products through the Instacart app and website, according to a press release.

The partnership will begin with a pilot at approximately 7,000 Dollar General and pOpshelf stores across six states, with plans to expand to approximately 20,000 stores in 48 states by fall. Customers will be able to order food and snacks, household essentials, and health and beauty products, with delivery available in as little as one hour.

"Dollar General's vast footprint and longstanding commitment to affordability make them an important addition to the Instacart Marketplace," said Ryan Hamburger, Chief Commercial Officer at Instacart. "As we expand this partnership to approximately 20,000 Dollar General and pOpshelf stores, we'll help provide customers in communities across the country with even greater access to affordable food and everyday essentials, with the convenience of same-day delivery."

Tony Rogers, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Dollar General, said the partnership offers "another convenient way for customers to access affordable food, household essentials and other products they need while saving them valuable time."

Dollar General will join more than 2,200 retail banners currently available on the Instacart Marketplace.

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