Welcome to Silk Logic’s Small Business Daily Podcast! I’m glad you’re here. Today, we’ll dive into how Instacart’s new AI is helping grocers compete with retail giants. Plus: how solar companies are using automation to scale faster, and why a new payments system from Brazil has Wall Street on edge.

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First up, Instacart just rolled out a powerful suite of AI tools for grocery stores of all sizes. Here’s what’s making headlines: The new Cart Assistant acts like a smart shopping sidekick. For shoppers, it can suggest meals, help stretch your grocery budget, and give personalized product picks online or even in-store. Sprouts Farmers Market and Kroger are the first big names to launch Cart Assistant for their customers. For grocers, this technology means less guesswork and more loyalty—it helps small independents compete with big-league names like Walmart. The takeaway? If you’re in retail, AI can help personalize service and level the playing field, no matter your size