CINCINNATI, OH / SAN FRANCISCO, CA — November 4, 2025 — The Kroger Co. and Instacart have announced an expanded partnership aimed at enhancing the online grocery shopping experience through artificial intelligence and faster delivery.
The collaboration will reaffirm Instacart as Kroger’s primary delivery fulfillment partner , powering delivery from nearly 2,700 stores across more than 20 banners nationwide. The companies say the move will increase efficiency, speed, and personalization for customers using Kroger.com and the Kroger app .
As part of the expansion, Kroger will become one of the first retailers to introduce Instacart’s new AI “Cart Assistant” — an in-app feature designed to simplify meal planning and shopping. The tool will help customers build grocery lists, find m

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