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The Save Mart Companies announced Wednesday an expansion of its partnership with Instacart that will introduce several new in-store shopping solutions.

AI-powered “smart carts” Caper Carts, and FoodStorm and an order management system purpose-built for grocery stores will be rolled out in nearly all 200 Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Lucky store locations.

“We’re committed to giving grocers the technology they need to better serve their customers, no matter how they choose to shop,” said Instacart Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers. “We’re proud to partner with The Save Mart Companies on innovative in-store and online solutions that enable them to create a truly omnichannel experience that helps their business grow and makes shopping more unified, engaging, and personalized for their customers.”

After partnering with Instacart in 2019, The Save Mart Companies introduced same-day delivery services across all of its stores.

Instacart’s in-store solutions include:

Caper Carts: Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, which will feature an interactive screen that tracks spending for budget management and aims to assist shoppers with coupons and deals and other features.

FoodStorm: Instacart’s order management system, which will help streamline the retailers’ offerings, enabling customers to place orders for made-to-order items including chicken and pastries.

Storefront Pro: Will provide all three of The Save Mart Companies’ banners access to e-commerce features including customizable homepage and merchandising layouts, self-serve marketing tools and other features.

“As a seasoned grocer with deep California roots, we’re committed to delivering fresh, local, and quality products at affordable prices,” said Tamara Pattison, The Save Mart Companies’ Chief Digital Officer. “Our collaboration with Instacart has significantly expanded our online presence, reinforcing these core values within our local communities.”

Valley stores should expect to see the new features implemented this summer, with Caper Carts entering limited test markets later this year.