Instacart acquires Israeli AI startup Arpalus to bring real-time shelf intelligence t | Ctech

Instacart has acquired Arpalus, an Israeli AI startup, to integrate real-time shelf intelligence capabilities into its platform. The acquisition signals Instacart's shift from order fulfilment to in-store operational visibility for retail partners.

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