Instacart Signals It Has Shoppers’ Backs

Instacart has rolled out some changes recently designed to protect its shoppers from some of the worst consumer behaviors on the platform. Why the newfound concern for shopper welfare? Perhaps it’s a reflection of the competition among gig platforms for the best drivers, dashers, or shoppers. Hard to say, but these measures do seem overdue. […]

Quick Commerce Faces a Reckoning

The current pullback in venture funding in the face of rising interest rates (and general uncertainty) is hitting some sectors harder than others. If your sector is characterized by sky-high burn rates, excessive competition, and elusive profitability, then you’re probably feeling the squeeze more than others right now. Enter the quick commerce industry. This sector […]