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Instacart expands Foot Locker brands for rapid, no-markup delivery nationwide

Aug 19, 2026, 9:06 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting

Adds a meaningful, revenue-related growth catalyst for Instacart and strengthens its merchant network, which can improve growth metrics and potentially attract upside revisions for CART in the near term.

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Instacart and Foot Locker are expanding the Instacart Marketplace to include Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports with 1-hour delivery and no markups. The move comes as back-to-school shopping accelerates online footwear demand, and a $15-off promo runs through Aug 24. The expansion broadens Instacart’s retailer base to over 2,200 banners and about 100,000 stores, potentially boosting CART’s growth metrics.

  • Instacart partners with Foot Locker brands for 1-hour delivery nationwide.
  • Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, and Champs Sports join Instacart Marketplace; no markups.
  • Back-to-school timing boosts demand for footwear and apparel on-demand.
  • Promo: $15 off $75+ through Aug 24, 2026 for new customers.
  • Instacart Marketplace now includes over 2,200 banners and nearly 100,000 stores.

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