A new survey found that 78% of Americans have changed their primary grocery store at some point, with quality of fresh produce, meats, and bakery goods cited as the leading reason. The survey found this factor outweighed proximity, price, and product variety in shaping where people choose to shop.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-09
Instacart has rolled out Clementine, a built-in AI assistant now live across North America on its Marketplace app that helps users plan meals and shop within budget. It can suggest recipes based on natural-language requests, check ingredient availability at a chosen store, filter for dietary preferences, restock pantry staples from past orders, and convert handwritten grocery lists into cart-ready items.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-09
Instacart introduced Clementine, an AI-powered shopping assistant that converts natural-language requests, recipes, or grocery lists into ready-to-purchase carts. Users can ask for things like budget-friendly kids' lunches or high-protein dinners, upload photos of handwritten lists, and get recipes tailored to dietary needs such as gluten-free or vegetarian preferences. Clementine also surfaces deals and cheaper alternatives while shopping.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-09