Uber and Grocery Outlet Partner for On-Demand Grocery Delivery Across West Coast

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Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) and Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ GS: GO) have launched a pilot program for on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery across 72 stores in California, Oregon, and Washington. The initiative allows customers to order their favorite Grocery Outlet products through Uber and Uber Eats. To celebrate the launch, first-time Grocery Outlet customers receive $0 Delivery Fee for orders over $30, while Uber One members enjoy free delivery on orders over $15. This partnership aims to expand Grocery Outlet's reach and enhance Uber's grocery delivery service.

Positive

• Partnership expands Grocery Outlet's online presence and market reach.
• Free delivery offers incentivize first-time customers and encourage orders.

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• Limited to 72 stores may restrict customer access initially.

 Pilot kicks-off with 72 stores across California, Oregon and Washington

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (NASDAQ GS: GO) announced that they are teaming up to pilot on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery.

Starting today, 72 Grocery Outlet stores across California, Oregon, and Washington - including in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and more - are available to shop through Uber and Uber Eats.

With this partnership customers will be able to get their favorite Grocery Outlet must-haves delivered, on-demand, right to their door. To celebrate this launch, pilot customers will receive a $0 Delivery Fee on their first Grocery Outlet order of $30 or more.* Uber One members benefit from $0 Delivery Fees on all Grocery Outlet orders with $15 minimum purchase.

"We are excited about the long-term potential of our eCommerce initiative at Grocery Outlet and this new partnership with Uber," said RJ Sheedy, President of Grocery Outlet.  "We think it's important to make our great-value products available across another platform and to a greater audience, introducing Grocery Outlet to customers who may not have shopped with us before."

"Our goal is to provide a reliable and affordable grocery delivery option that works for everyone, no matter your budget," said Oskar Hjertonsson Head of Grocery at Uber. "We see our partnership with Grocery Outlet as an opportunity to do just that by delivering customers the brands they like at the Grocery Outlet prices they love, on-demand, right to their door.

Since launching in July 2020, Uber has seen consistent growth in the U.S. for its grocery category. In the U.S. and around the world, Uber is uniquely poised to meet consumers' growing desire to get the things they need from grocery stores and other merchants in an on-demand fashion.

*$0 Delivery Fee applies to grocery orders of $30 or more. Offer available at select participating stores only. Customer cannot have previously ordered from participating store. Offer valid 5/19/2022 to 11:59pm PST on 6/19/2022. Taxes and fees still apply. Limit one use per customer. To qualify, order subtotal must equal $30 or more before taxes and fees. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Valid only in US where Grocery Outlet on Uber Eats is available. Offer will automatically apply on customer's first qualifying order from participating locations. Exclusions may apply. See app for availability. See terms and conditions for more details.

About Uber

Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we're building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Uber Media Contact: press@uber.com 

About Grocery Outlet

Based in Emeryville, California, Grocery Outlet is a high-growth, extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products sold through a network of independently operated stores. Grocery Outlet has more than 410 stores in New Jersey, California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Nevada.

 

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FAQ

What is the partnership between Uber and Grocery Outlet?

Uber and Grocery Outlet have partnered to pilot on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery across 72 stores in California, Oregon, and Washington.

When did Uber and Grocery Outlet announce their partnership?

The partnership was announced on May 19, 2022.

How can customers benefit from the Uber and Grocery Outlet partnership?

Customers can order groceries from Grocery Outlet through Uber Eats, with $0 Delivery Fee on orders over $30 for first-time customers.

Where can customers access the delivery service from Grocery Outlet?

The service is available at 72 Grocery Outlet locations across California, Oregon, and Washington.

What are the conditions for free delivery offers?

First-time Grocery Outlet customers receive $0 Delivery Fee on orders over $30, while Uber One members get free delivery on orders over $15.