09:58 AM EST, 11/04/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Kroger ( KR ) and Maplebear ( CART ) , better known as Instacart, said Tuesday they have expanded their partnership to implement artificial intelligence and provide faster delivery services.

Financial details of the partnership weren't provided.

The grocery chain will introduce Instacart's AI assistant to its iOS app, allowing customers to receive personalized shopping support, meal ideas, and faster cart-building options, the companies said.

Kroger ( KR ) and Instacart are also expanding Express Delivery on Kroger's ( KR ) digital properties to reach more customers with deliveries in as little as 30 minutes, the companies added.

Kroger ( KR ) will remain Instacart's main delivery partner, with the companies working together to provide consumer goods brands with new marketing and retail media opportunities, they added.

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