Instacart made waves this week with announcements about smart carts and carrot tags, but are these innovations really breaking new ground? Chris and Anne break down the technology and discuss its impact on grocery retail. They also explore why terminology like “carrot tags” might create confusion and what it reveals about Instacart’s strategy.
Key Moments:
• 0:00 - Introduction to Instacart’s new announcements
• 0:30 - What are smart carts and carrot tags?
• 1:15 - The real value of electronic shelf labels
• 2:00 - Why calling it a “tag” might mislead grocers
• 3:00 - How Instacart is positioning itself in grocery retail
• 4:00 - Chris and Anne’s verdict: overhyped or transformative?
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