I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Instacart has partnered with Dollar General to launch a same-day delivery pilot across approximately 7,000 stores in six states. The service aims for one-hour delivery of essentials via the Instacart app. Following the pilot, the partnership plans to expand to roughly 20,000 stores in 48 states this fall, targeting value-focused shoppers.
- Instacart partnered with Dollar General to offer same-day delivery of Dollar General essentials via the Instacart app and website. * Pilot to start in coming weeks at about 7,000 Dollar General and pOpshelf stores across six states. * Planned expansion to about 20,000 stores across 48 states this fall. * Service targets delivery as fast as one hour, broadening Instacart’s marketplace reach for value-focused shoppers. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Instacart - Maplebear Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202609230900PR_NEWS_USPR_____SF54599) on September 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)