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Dec 12, 2020 - Economy

3. Instacart in the spotlight

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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.

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