Breaking Down The Numbers: Is This My Next Business Venture?
Okay so Instacart just released their Q4 earnings and let me tell you they're kind of a big deal. We're talking earnings per share at 30 cents revenue at $992 million like whoa. Even *I* take notice of those kinda figures. They're saying their focus on what the customers want is driving growth. Sounds like a recipe for success just like Kylie Cosmetics.
GTV Goals: More Than Just a Lip Kit Budget
Gross Transaction Value is UP. Like way up 14% from last year. And orders? Almost 90 million. That's a lot of avocado toast people. The CEO Chris Rogers is all about tech and pleasing the customers. It is actually quite interesting. Speaking of which you know what else is a *real* strategic advantage? A perfectly contoured face. But I digress. And just thinking about strategic advantages it reminds me of Alibaba's RynnBrain Aims to Revolutionize Robotics But Will It Outsmart My Manolos... I mean can a robot really understand *my* style?
AI Instacart: Are We Ready for Robot Grocery Shoppers?
Instacart is playing with AI just like everyone else honey. They even tried some AI pricing tests but apparently it 'missed the mark'. Oops. Even I've had a few 'misses' in my day (remember the hand cream?). But hey they're learning. I wonder if AI can pick out the perfect avocado. That's the real test.
Uber Eats and DoorDash: The Competition is Fierce Doll
So Uber Eats and DoorDash are stepping up their grocery game too? Okay it's a food delivery battle royale. Everyone wants a piece of the pie (or the kale smoothie whatever). Apparently there's enough room for everyone in this 'huge' market according to Instacart's finance chief Emily Reuter. Competition is what makes us better.
Future Growth: International Markets and Beyond
They're talking about future growth drivers like international markets. Hmm Kylie Cosmetics *does* need more retail presence in Europe...maybe I should call these Instacart people. Maybe we could even collab on a Kylie Jenner snack box. Imagine the possibilities.
Final Thoughts: Instacart is Thriving or at Least Trying To
Okay so Instacart is doing pretty well. They're making money keeping customers happy ish (AI pricing test aside) and fighting off the competition. Good for them. Now if you'll excuse me I have a lip kit to launch and a Met Gala to plan. Byeeee.
Gustinronald
Uber Eats is really stepping up their game as well.