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Costco Expands Nationwide Delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats
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Core Event: Nationwide Delivery Launch
On September 16, Costco announced that members in all 47 U.S. states where the retailer operates can order a full selection of products through DoorDash and Uber Eats. Delivery is limited to members who link their Costco membership to the respective app. Both platforms will ship groceries, household items, electronics and Kirkland Signature goods from each participating warehouse.
Background & Context
Costco has offered delivery through Instacart for nearly a decade and began a limited partnership with Uber Eats in 2024 covering 17 states. DoorDash previously provided Costco delivery only in select international markets (Australia, Sweden, Puerto Rico). The September 16 expansion makes the service nationwide for both platforms, mirroring recent collaborations between the two delivery firms and other large grocery chains such as Kroger.
Data & Statistics
- Membership: Approximately 81 million members worldwide, the majority in the United States.
- Warehouse footprint: Sources cite 639, 640, or 641 Costco warehouses across 47 states and Puerto Rico.
- Participating locations: Nearly 600 warehouses are available on each app.
- Product catalog: DoorDash lists more than 4,000 individual Costco items; Uber Eats offers the full Costco range.
- Promotions: Uber One members can receive a 50 % discount for the first year (20 % thereafter). Uber Eats also offers up to $25 off the first three orders of $60 or more. DoorDash provides a one-time 20 % discount of up to $50 on orders of $100 or more with code COSTCO20.
Official Statements & Responses
DoorDash executives noted that Costco was among the most-searched retailers not yet on the platform and emphasized the added flexibility for members. Uber’s leadership described the expansion as a way to bring Costco’s “storied selection and value” to more consumers while showcasing Uber’s scale in everyday retail delivery. Both companies stressed that members must verify their Costco membership at checkout and can choose on-demand or scheduled delivery.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Costco members have been asking for Costco on DoorDash, and today we’re delivering,” — Mike Goldblatt, vice president of Enterprise Partnerships at DoorDash
- “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 chief operating officer at Uber
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Warehouse count: Sources differ on the exact number of U.S. Costco warehouses—some say 639, others 640 or 641.
- Participating locations: All outlets agree the partnership covers “nearly 600” sites, but precise participation figures vary.
- State coverage: While the service is available in all 47 states with Costco warehouses, three states—Rhode Island, West Virginia and Wyoming—have no Costco stores, meaning delivery is unavailable there. No source provides a definitive list of excluded warehouses.
Why It Matters
The expansion positions DoorDash and Uber Eats as major players in grocery and retail delivery, directly competing with Instacart and Amazon Fresh. By integrating Costco’s bulk-goods model with on-demand logistics, the partnership could shift consumer shopping habits, especially for members seeking to avoid in-store trips. The promotional discounts aim to attract new users to the delivery platforms and encourage existing Costco members to adopt the service.