Instacart launches Big & Bulky fulfilment solution for retailers

US-based grocery technology company, Instacart, is launching Big & Bulky nationwide.

This is a new fulfilment capability that enables same-day and scheduled delivery for large items.

Big Lots, Container Store, Mastermind Toys, Office Depot, Spirit Halloween and Staples are some of the first retailers to use the new solution, unlocking same-day delivery of larger items like outdoor furniture, home office supplies and electronics via the Instacart app and select retailers’ Instacart Platform powered websites.

“By introducing Big & Bulky, consumers can now access an even wider selection of items for same-day delivery. With football season just around the corner, The solution can provide customers with items like portable grills and tents for a tailgate or a 55” TV in case they’re watching from home — all in as fast as an hour,” says Daniel Danker, Chief Product Officer at Instacart.

“As a retail enablement partner, our goal is to support retailers’ bottom lines by expanding their online catalogs through our enterprise solutions. We’re excited to introduce Big & Bulky today and look forward to continuing to serve as an industry-leading fulfilment platform.”

“We’re excited to continue to expand our partnership with Instacart to offer customers on their platform even greater access to products and solutions from Office Depot and OfficeMax stores,” says Jamie Columbus, Vice President of eCommerce at Office Depot.

“The new Big & Bulky fulfilment solution offers busy professionals and families a quick and convenient way to receive the office and school supplies they need to succeed, with the ability to pair large items like desks, bookcases, file cabinets, office chairs, and more, with smaller items like tech accessories, binders and printer ink, for delivery together, same-day.”

“We’re giving customers access to even more same-day delivery offerings through an expanded assortment on the Instacart platform,” says Ory Adler, Vice President, Digital and eCommerce at Staples US Retail.

“This omnichannel approach allows us to remain on standby for customers, whether they need fast access to back-to-school supplies or items to build out their home office, and we look forward to our continued partnership."

The fulfilment technology behind Big & Bulky is powered by Carrot Delivery, an Instacart Platform enterprise solution.

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