Uber and Stater Bros Expand Alcohol and Grocery Delivery

The alcohol and grocery delivery landscape continues to evolve as Uber announces a major expansion of its regional retail partnerships across the United States. Customers in Southern California, Minnesota, and the broader Midwest will soon have access to even more trusted local favorites directly through the Uber Eats platform and the main Uber app.

This move reinforces Uber’s strategy of pairing national scale with strong regional brands, creating a more localized and familiar shopping experience for customers.

This expansion brings three well known regional retailers onto the platform, Stater Bros. Markets, Kowalski’s Markets, and Big Red Liquors. For customers who already trust these stores for quality, pricing, and selection, the ability to order through Uber and Uber Eats represents a significant convenience upgrade.

Regional Access Meets On Demand Convenience

One of the most important elements of this announcement is its regional focus. Rather than relying solely on national chains, Uber continues to deepen its relationships with local and regional retailers that already have strong customer loyalty. In Southern California, Stater Bros. Markets is a household name. In Minnesota, Kowalski’s Markets has built a reputation around quality and service. Across parts of the Midwest, Big Red Liquors has become a go to destination for beer, wine, and spirits.

By integrating these retailers into Uber Eats and Uber’s Shops section, customers can now shop stores they already know and trust, without changing their shopping habits or learning a new app. Local familiarity and digital convenience is a key driver behind the continued growth of on demand grocery and alcohol delivery.

How Customers Can Order From These New Retail Partners

The ordering process remains straightforward and consistent with the Uber experience customers are already familiar with.

• Open the Uber Eats app and tap “Grocery” or “Alcohol,” or open the Uber app and tap “Shops.”
• Select your local Stater Bros., Kowalski’s, or Big Red Liquors store.
• Add items to your cart and choose either on demand or scheduled delivery.
• Track your order in real time, from the store to your door.

This unified flow ensures that customers can move seamlessly between restaurant delivery, grocery shopping, and retail purchases without switching platforms.

Uber One Benefits Continue To Add Value

For customers who are members of Uber One, the value proposition becomes even stronger. Uber One members continue to enjoy $0 delivery fees on eligible grocery and retail orders. As Uber adds more regional retailers, this membership benefit applies to an expanding range of everyday purchases, making it easier for households to manage costs while still using delivery services regularly.

This is particularly relevant as grocery prices remain a concern for many families. Eliminating delivery fees on eligible orders can make the difference between choosing delivery or making a trip to the store. Uber’s continued emphasis on Uber One suggests a long term strategy focused on retention and habitual usage.

A Broader Retail Expansion Strategy

This announcement is part of a much larger retail expansion effort by Uber. Since the start of the year, the company has added more than a thousand new retailers worldwide and more than 50,000 retail locations across the United States alone. These numbers highlight how quickly Uber is transforming from a ride hailing and restaurant delivery company into a full scale local commerce platform.

For customers, this means more choice, better coverage, and increased reliability. For retailers, it offers access to Uber’s massive user base and logistics network without the need to build their own delivery infrastructure.

For delivery drivers, it expands the variety of available order types, including grocery and alcohol deliveries that can complement traditional food delivery work.

What This Means Going Forward

Uber’s continued investment in regional grocery and alcohol partners signals a clear direction for the platform. Customers want access to local brands, predictable quality, and flexible delivery options. Uber is responding by scaling its infrastructure while preserving the local identity of its retail partners.

As more regional chains join the platform, the line between local shopping and national delivery networks continues to blur. For customers in Southern California, Minnesota, and the Midwest, this expansion means more choice, more convenience, and more reasons to rely on Uber Eats and the Uber app for everyday needs.

About Stater Bros. Markets

Stater Bros. Markets holds a special place in Southern California communities. Founded nearly 90 years ago, the company has built its reputation on fresh, affordable, top quality meats, produce, and groceries. Its community first philosophy has helped it maintain strong local roots even as the grocery industry has changed dramatically.

By partnering with Uber Eats, Stater Bros. is extending that community presence into the digital space, meeting customers where they already spend their time, on their phones. For Southern California residents, this partnership represents a blend of tradition and modern convenience.

Find the original press release here on PrNewswire.com – Uber Expands Regional Grocery and Alcohol Selection with Stater Bros., Kowalski’s, and Big Red Liquors