Meijer partners with Uber Eats for grocery delivery
Uber Technologies Inc. on Friday announced a new partnership with Meijer that will offer grocery delivery to its Midwest store customers.
Starting now, a Meijer grocery delivery option offering on-demand and scheduled delivery will be on the Uber Eats app. It's available to shoppers at nearly 250 Meijer locations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin and Kentucky.
This is part of Uber Eats' expansion efforts into grocery e-commerce and delivery. Shoppers will be able to order their favorite Meijer "must-haves," according to a news release, such as fresh and frozen options to baked goods and produce for delivery to their doorsteps.
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Uber independent contractors shop for and deliver groceries. Customers pay both a service and delivery fee, according to Uber, just like all other Uber Eats orders. Both the service and delivery fee, Uber said, are based on conditions such as time of day and courier availability.
Uber will highlight and feature the Grand Rapids-based retailer's locations on its Uber Eats app during the holiday season, according to the news release. The stores will also be included in Uber's Holiday Shop, a spot on its app designated to be a one-stop shop for holiday products.
"Meijer is known for freshness — fresh food, fresh thinking and a focus on innovation makes them a natural partner for Uber," said Christian Freese, Uber's Head of Grocery and New Verticals across the U.S. and Canada, in a news release.
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Those who belong to the Uber One member program do not have to pay the delivery fee and benefit from 5% off on Meijer orders of $35 or more, according to Uber. All customers are eligible to receive $10 off their first $40-or-more Meijer order with promo code MEIJER10 through Dec. 31.
In 2020, Uber began providing grocery delivery, partnering with other grocery chains in the U.S. including a partnership with Grand Rapids-based SpartanNash stores.
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