Instagram is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, but it can also be a drain on your time. If you want to disable shopping updates on Instagram, here are some tips. First, open the Instagram app and go to your profile. Next, tap the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. From here, you can access your settings for the app. Under “General,” tap “Shopping.” You can now choose whether or not you want to receive notifications about new shopping deals from Instagram. If you don’t want to receive notifications, just uncheck the box next to “Shopping.” ..