
- Kia Kokalitcheva, author ofAxios Pro Rata
Dec 12, 2020 - Economy
3. Instacart in the spotlight

Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios
Grocery delivery company Instacart became a critical service for many consumers overnight when cities and states across the U.S. quickly implemented stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Why it matters: The pandemic reportedly brought the company its first profits.