Same-Day and Instant Delivery Becomes Standard Expectation

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"Two-hour delivery used to be premium. In 2026, it's the price of admission for grocery and pharmacy." — Instacart Chief Operations Officer, January 2026"

Delivery speed expectations reset dramatically in 2025. Amazon, Walmart, and emerging quick-commerce platforms established same-day delivery as the standar...

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Delivery speed expectations reset dramatically in 2025. Amazon, Walmart, and emerging quick-commerce platforms established same-day delivery as the standard consumer expectation in major metropolitan markets, with sub-two-hour delivery increasingly expected for grocery and pharmacy categories. Third-party logistics providers saw 40% growth in last-mile capacity investments.

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