Shoppers can now Uber Eats from a major grocery chain in Canada
If you’re ever in need of last-minute groceries, Uber Eats has added another major food chain to its delivery roster in Canada.
Uber Technologies Inc. and Loblaw Companies Limited announced a partnership on Thursday to bring Loblaw-owned grocery stores to the Uber Eats app.
Canadians can now shop select Loblaw stores through Uber Eats, with all participating locations available across Canada by Nov. 12.
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Shoppers can currently shop from popular Loblaw stores, including Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Maxi, Your Independent Grocer, Real Atlantic Superstore, Loblaws, Zehrs, Fortinos, Provigo, Valu-Mart, stores in Newfoundland and Labrador and Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix.
“Welcoming Loblaw and its banners to the Uber Eats platform is helping us expand our in-app selection so that we can offer Canadians more convenience and access to the brands they trust and rely on every day,” said Klaas Knieriem, head of retail for Uber Eats in Canada, in a statement.
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Here’s how it works — once you open the Uber Eats app, tap into the “Grocery” or “Health” category. Search for your preferred Loblaw store and add items to your cart. You can select your delivery time, and once you place your order, you can also track it in real time.
To celebrate the new partnership, the delivery service and the grocery chain are offering a variety of promotions for all users, with special promotions for Uber One members and first-time Uber Eats users.
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“By bringing our grocery, beauty and health products to Uber’s marketplace, we’re making it easier for customers to get quality products from the brands they trust, delivered right to their door,” stated Lauren Steinberg, chief digital officer at Loblaw Companies Limited.
Loblaw isn’t the only major grocer available on Uber Eats in Canada. You can also order delivery from FreshCo, Walmart, Costco, Food Basics, and Sobeys.
Both Uber Eats and Loblaw are facing class-action lawsuits. The delivery service has been accused of charging hidden service fees while the grocery chain was allegedly involved in an industry-wide bread price-fixing scandal.