Instacart, the North American leader in online grocery, and Big Lots, today announced the two companies have partnered to launch same-day delivery nationwide from nearly 1,400 Big Lots stores across all 47 states where the retailer operates. The new partnership brings Big Lots’ affordable groceries and everyday essentials directly from the store to the customer’s door. The launch also introduces a wide variety of home goods and décor that go beyond grocery to customers via the Instacart marketplace.
“We recognize people throughout the U.S. are depending on delivery now more than ever to get the household essentials and goods they need. We’re proud to partner with Big Lots to deliver groceries alongside affordable items for every occasion, providing Big Lots customers with a quick and easy way to connect online with a retailer they love,” said Chris Rogers, Vice President of Retail at Instacart. “This partnership enables customers to access the products and savings from Big Lots they’ve come to know, love and rely on — all delivered directly to their home.”
“At Big Lots it’s our mission to make big savings on home essentials accessible to our customers in the communities we serve. Our partnership with Instacart will bring our assortment of home goods, groceries and everyday essentials to customers online in a new way,” said Erica Fortune, Vice President of Ecommerce at Big Lots. “This announcement is another example of our commitment to offering exceptional value, surprising products and easy shopping experience to families across the U.S.”
In addition to all of Big Lots’ grocery and pantry staples, customers shopping via Instacart will be able to select from a variety of Big Lots aisles including home goods, kitchen and dining, beauty, pet, personal care, office and craft supplies, toys and more. Big Lots customers can begin shopping via Instacart by going to http://www.instacart.com/big-lots or opening the Instacart app on their mobile device. From there, customers select their city and Big Lots, and can then begin adding affordable items to their Instacart grocery cart. An Instacart personal shopper will pick, pack and deliver the order within the customer’s designated time frame — same-day, or for convenient scheduling, up to two weeks in advance. All Instacart orders default to “Leave at My Door Delivery” to ensure customers receive their deliveries safely and can maintain social distancing guidelines.
Instacart today partners with more than 350 beloved national, regional and local retailers to offer delivery from over 25,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in the U.S. and Canada. Instacart delivery is currently available to more than 85% of households in the U.S. and more than 70% of households in Canada.
