Expand your reach and boost revenue with same-day delivery, pickup, and more.
Why Instacart + Southwest POS?
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Omnichannel grocery experience: Instacart’s Platform enables full-stack pickup, delivery (as fast as one hour), and scheduling directly from your store’s inventory—bridging online shoppers and in-store systems effortlessly.
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Accurate, real-time POS sync: Our POS system captures item-level sales data and sends transactions to Instacart via their Transaction API or file uploads—enabling instant reconciliation, pricing accuracy, and smoother financial operations
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Extended storefront options: Build your own branded e‑commerce site with Instacart Storefront or use Instacart’s App/Marketplace to reach new customers—all managed through your POS backend
Key Benefits for Grocers
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Drive Same-Day Sales
Offer delivery and curbside pickup powered by Instacart fusion with our POS system—capturing customers who prefer convenience. -
Expand Market Reach
Tap into Instacart’s network of 85,000+ stores and 98% U.S. household coverage, making your store discoverable to millions -
Improve Order Accuracy
POS data sync ensures accurate weights, SKUs, and pricing—leading to fewer mismatches and tighter margins -
Gain 360° Shopper Insights
Access Instacart Insights and POS analytics to track inventory trends, out-of-stock alerts, and basket-level behavior—informing merchandising and promotions -
Enable Modern In‑Store Tech
Future-proof your store with Instacart Connected Stores tools like Caper Carts, Scan & Pay mobile checkout, Carrot Tags, and dynamic pricing—all compatible with our POS system

How It Works
- Inventory & Order Sync: Our point-of-sale system feeds real-time stock levels to Instacart, keeping your online catalog always up to date.
- Receive Online Orders: Click-to-order flows end directly in your POS—complete with item details, weight, and modifiers.
- POS Transaction Submission: Finalized POS transactions are sent to Instacart within minutes, enabling automated reconciliation.
- Instant Order Status Updates: Order status (picked, packed, delivered) updates are pushed back to Instacart, ensuring shoppers stay informed.
Why It Matters for Smaller Grocers
- Compete with big-box giants through premium delivery options with zero infrastructure investment.
- Maximize margins with precise weight capture and reconciliation to avoid costly errors.
- Build loyalty across channels using digital coupons, personalized offers, and consistent palm-to-door shopping convenience.
- Scale gradually—start with marketplace listing and add storefront, ad tools, or in-store innovation as you grow.
Ready to Elevate Your Grocery Business?
Southwest POS makes setup effortless:
- Unified integration of Instacart marketplace and storefront with our POS.
- Automatic syncing of inventory, orders, and transactions.
- Full support from Instacart experts during launch.
- Scalable model—start small, expand across locations, or add features later.
Contact us today to integrate Instacart with Southwest POS today and unlock fast delivery, flexible pickup, improved accuracy, and higher sales—all while retaining control across your store and brand.