# Same-Day Retail Delivery Services Big Lots Partnered with Instacart on a New Delivery Service By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-06-11 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-lots References: [mobilemarketer](https://www.mobilemarketer.com/news/big-lots-adds-delivery-service-from-instacart/579422/) & [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/instacart-and-big-lots-partner-to-launch-same-day-delivery-for-customers-nationwide-301071734.html) Big Lots, the United States-based retail chain, recently launched a [same-day delivery service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costco-executive-members) through a partnership with [Instacart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-and-giant-eagle). The new delivery service will be operational at approximately 1,400 Big Lots locations, across 47 different states. The new partnership provides a new convenient option for consumers who prefer delivery to shopping at a physical location. Additionally, it will allow the company to compete with major e-commerce services, with Instacart’s delivery network which can service 85% of United States consumers. Customers can order from theBgi Lots delivery services through the Instacart app, where they can select a nearby location to order form. Following the order, Instacart will manage the delivery with a personal shopper. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Same-day Retail Delivery:** Retail businesses should explore partnerships with third-party delivery services to provide same-day delivery options and meet growing consumer demand for convenience. - **Partnerships with Delivery Services:** Retail businesses can collaborate with third-party delivery services to expand their reach and offer door-to-door shopping experiences to their customers. - **Expansion of Delivery Network:** Delivery services can focus on expanding their network to cover more areas in the US to appeal to businesses looking to offer same-day delivery services to their customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Retailers should consider partnering with third-party delivery services to offer same-day delivery options and stay competitive in the ecommerce space. - **Delivery Services:** Delivery services can expand their reach and explore partnerships with retail businesses to provide same-day delivery options and differentiate themselves in a crowded market. - **Ecommerce:** Ecommerce businesses should offer same-day delivery options to meet customer demand for convenience and provide a seamless shopping experience from start to finish. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speedy Same-Day Grocery Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-and-giant-eagle.md) - [Rapid Grocery Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grocery-delivery-service1.md) - [Instant Floral Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1800flowers.md) - [Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-and-snap.md) - [Collaborative Beauty Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ulta-beauty-partners.md) - [Ultra-Fast Retail Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowes-2.md) - [One-Hour Dollar Store Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-and-dollar-tree.md) - [Rural Same Day Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mydg-delivery.md) - [Same-Day School Supply Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instacart-office-depot.md)