Dollar General and its subsidiary pOpshelf have introduced same-day delivery through the Instacart Marketplace at around 20,000 stores across 48 US states.
Customers can place orders with nearby Dollar General and pOpshelf locations through Instacart’s app and website, with delivery possible in as little as 30 minutes.
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The available range covers groceries and pantry products, household items, health and beauty products, and baby, pet, and seasonal goods.
Products include milk, produce, eggs, bread, cleaning products, paper goods, personal-care items, over-the-counter medicine, nappies, and pet food.
Instacart chief commercial officer Ryan Hamburger said: “Dollar General is a trusted part of communities across the country, and as one of the largest store footprints on Instacart, we’re excited to bring that reach to customers nationwide. Whether it’s a weekly shop or a quick top-up, Instacart customers can now get groceries, pantry staples, and household essentials delivered right to their door.”
The rollout follows a partnership between Instacart and Dollar General announced in September.
The service began as a pilot covering approximately 7,000 Dollar General and pOpshelf stores in six states, before planned expansion to around 20,000 locations in 48 states during the autumn.
Dollar General CMO and senior vice president Tony Rogers said: “As our customers’ needs evolve, we’re continuing to expand the ways they can shop with Dollar General. We’re proud to now be live on Instacart, giving customers in communities across the country another way to get everyday essentials on their schedule.”
Late last month, the US Federal Trade Commission and 20 states filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the retailer charged checkout prices above those displayed.
The complaint was lodged with the US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
The FTC authorised the complaint through a 2-0 vote, alleging that Dollar General systematically charged consumers more than the prices displayed on store shelves, price tags, and advertisements.
In the same month, DoorDash agreed to acquire Instacart at an equity value of approximately $17bn.
Instacart’s board unanimously approved the transaction, which will provide shareholders with $65 a share.
The consideration is a 26% premium to Instacart’s closing share price on 22 October 2026. The deal is expected to close in late 2027 or the first half of 2028.
