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Costco and Uber Eats Expand Nationwide Delivery to 47 States
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Nationwide Expansion Overview
In September 2026 Uber Eats announced that its grocery-delivery partnership with Costco now covers 47 U.S. states, up from 17. The rollout makes nearly 600 Costco warehouses available for on-demand or scheduled delivery through the Uber Eats app. Shoppers must verify a valid Costco membership at checkout, after which the full Costco inventory—including fresh produce, bulk groceries, household essentials and Kirkland Signature items—can be ordered and tracked in real time.
Background & Context
The collaboration began in 2024, initially piloted in Texas before expanding to 17 states and Canada later that year. Costco’s executive vice president and chief financial officer Gary Millerchip confirmed the Texas test as the first step toward a broader rollout. The partnership also extends to Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, France and Spain.
Data & Statistics
- Geographic reach: 47 states; nearly 600 Costco locations.
- U.S. footprint: Costco operates 647 warehouses in the United States and Puerto Rico.
- Promotional pricing: Eligible Costco members receive 50 % off the first year of an Uber One membership, then 20 % off in subsequent years. A limited-time offer provides $100 Uber or Uber Eats gift cards for $79.99, and new customers can purchase a Costco membership through the Uber Eats app at a 30 % discount on the first eligible order.
Official Statements & Responses
Costco’s executive leadership has not issued a separate comment beyond the joint press release, but the company’s CFO reiterated the strategic intent of the Texas pilot during the 2024 earnings call.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Costco nationwide, giving Costco members more ways to shop and bringing the brand's storied selection and value to more consumers,” — Andrew Macdonald, President and COO of Uber
Promotional Offers
The press release details several limited-time incentives tied to the expansion:
- Uber One discount: 50 % off the first year for eligible Costco members, then 20 % off thereafter.
- Gift-card promotion: $100 Uber or Uber Eats gift cards sold for $79.99 at participating Costco locations and on Costco.com.
- Order discounts: 20 % off the first three Costco orders of $60 or more on Uber Eats, with up to $25 off each order.
- Membership purchase: New Costco memberships can be bought through the Uber Eats app at a 30 % discount on the first eligible order.
Market Impact and Analyst Perspective
Uber Eats faces competition from Instacart, DoorDash, Amazon Fresh and Walmart’s grocery-delivery services. Needham & Company noted that Uber’s grocery and retail segment has surpassed $15 billion in gross bookings—a growth of more than 40 %—but expressed skepticism that the Costco partnership will be a “meaningful growth driver” for Uber’s consolidated global results.
Timeline
- 2024: Partnership launched; Texas pilot conducted.
- May 12 2024: CFO Gary Millerchip referenced the Texas test during earnings call.
- September 2026: Uber Eats announced nationwide expansion to 47 states and nearly 600 Costco locations.
The expansion marks Uber Eats’ largest grocery addition to date and positions Costco’s digital sales channel as a key growth engine within the retailer’s overall strategy.