Instacart expands into Indianapolis
Instacart expands into Indianapolis
Instacart’s on-demand grocery delivery service has begun in Indianapolis, the company's 17th market. Indianapolis customers can order groceries and other items from Whole Foods Market, Marsh Supermarkets, Georgetown Market and Costco stores and have them delivered straight to their door in as little as one hour.
"There were many factors that made Indianapolis a great place for us to bring our service," Apoorva Mehta, founder and chief executive officer at Instacart, said in a statement.
The company said it saw a tremendous number of requests from the Indianapolis community to bring Instacart to their hometown. "From the influx of young people who are staying and working in the city, to the families and seniors who need more flexible shopping options, Instacart is uniquely positioned to help meet the growing customer demand for convenient, speedy and quality grocery delivery," Mehta said.
The company also saw very high interest from grocery stores in the city — from national retail partners to new local partners, Marsh Supermarkets and Georgetown Market. By partnering with both local and national grocers, Instacart’s shopping model helps expand its reach to even more Indianapolis residents.
"As our launch here in Indianapolis demonstrates, Instacart can be a part of the solution for cities of all sizes across the country when it comes to expanding access to convenient and affordable grocery options for their communities–and we are thrilled to be here in such a great city," Mehta said.
