1. Channel: Delivery

Instacart Forbids Shoppers From Giving Customers Paper Receipts From Their Order. Here’s Why.

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Instacart shoppers are not permitted to give paper receipts to customers, as the company provides digital receipts, but some customers have found ways to obtain the paper receipts, revealing that items purchased through Instacart often come with higher prices than in-store. The markups, coupled with service fees and tips, can lead to customers paying significantly…

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