Uber Expands Regional Grocery and Alcohol Selection with Stater Bros., Kowalski's, and Big Red Liquors

Rhea-AI Summary

Uber (NYSE:UBER) announced new regional grocery and alcohol partners—Stater Bros. Markets (Southern California), Kowalski's Markets (Minnesota) and Big Red Liquors (Indiana)—adding them to Uber and Uber Eats in December 2025.

In 2025 Uber added more than 1,000 new retailers globally and now lists over 50,000 U.S. retail locations, expanding local grocery and alcohol selection and offering Uber One benefits like $0 delivery fees on eligible orders.

Customers can shop via the Uber Eats app under Grocery or Alcohol or the Uber app under Shops, choose on‑demand or scheduled delivery, and track orders in real time.

Positive

• 1,000+ new retailers added globally in 2025
• 50,000+ U.S. retail locations now on platform
• Regional rollouts in Southern California, Minnesota, and Midwest

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

New retailers added more than a thousand new retailers Global additions in 2025 mentioned in the article

U.S. retail locations more than 50,000 U.S. retail locations Uber’s U.S. retail footprint in 2025 per article

Stater Bros. history nearly 90 years Stater Bros. operating history in Southern California

Market Reality Check

$84.16 Last Close

Volume Volume 51,009,836 is 2.5x the 20-day average of 20,435,089, signaling elevated trading activity ahead of this news. high

Technical Price 84.16 is trading below the 200-day MA at 87.42, indicating a weaker pre-news trend.

Peers on Argus

While UBER was down 5.51% pre-announcement, key software peers like SHOP (+6.16%), INTU (+1.30%), ADP (+0.77%), ADBE (+0.29%), and NOW (+0.35%) were positive, pointing to a stock-specific move rather than a sector-wide decline.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 03	Robotaxi launch Dallas	Positive	+3.5%	Launch of Avride robotaxi rides in Dallas via Uber app.
Nov 26	Driverless Abu Dhabi launch	Positive	+2.4%	First fully driverless robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 25	Retail partners expansion	Positive	+0.0%	Added PacSun, Camping World and Lush ahead of holidays.
Nov 20	Autonomous delivery deal	Positive	-6.9%	Global autonomous sidewalk robot delivery partnership with Starship.
Nov 19	Robot deliveries Chicago	Positive	-1.5%	Coco Robotics and Shake Shack robot deliveries via Uber Eats.

Pattern Detected

Recent strategic and autonomy-related news skewed positive in tone, but price reactions were mixed, with two aligned gains and three divergence events where positive headlines coincided with flat or negative moves.

Recent Company History

This announcement extends Uber’s 2025 focus on expanding its platform beyond core rides, following robotaxi launches in Dallas and Abu Dhabi and multiple autonomous delivery partnerships. Earlier retail expansion on Nov 25, 2025 with PacSun, Camping World, and Lush saw a 0% move, while some autonomy deals, such as the Starship partnership on Nov 20, 2025, coincided with a -6.89% reaction. Today’s regional grocery and alcohol additions fit the same theme of broadening Uber’s commerce ecosystem.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Uber’s continued build-out of its grocery and alcohol offerings, adding regional partners like Stater Bros., Kowalski’s, and Big Red Liquors as part of adding more than a thousand new retailers and more than 50,000 U.S. locations in 2025. In context of recent robotaxi and autonomous-delivery initiatives, it underscores a broader commerce platform strategy. Investors may watch how order growth, unit economics, and future partnership updates reflect this expanded selection.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

New partnerships highlight Uber's growing investment in beloved local and regional retailers

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Uber (NYSE:UBER) today announced new regional additions to the Uber and Uber Eats apps with Stater Bros. Markets, Kowalski's Markets, and Big Red Liquors this month, further expanding the platform's growing network of local grocery and alcohol retailers across the U.S.

In 2025 Uber has added more than a thousand new retailers around the world, and more than 50,000 U.S. retail locations.

This month customers in Southern California, Minnesota, and the Midwest can soon shop even more trusted regional favorites through the Uber and Uber Eats apps, making it easier than ever to plan gatherings, restock the fridge, or toast the season, all delivered on-demand.

Whether it's Stater Bros.' high-quality meats and produce for a family dinner, Kowalski's curated gourmet selection for festive hosting, or Big Red's selection of local wines and craft spirits, Uber Eats helps make holiday hosting simpler and more local than ever. And as always, Uber One members enjoy $0 Delivery Fees on eligible grocery and retail orders and other ongoing benefits designed to make everyday shopping even more rewarding.

Celebrating a Year of Regional Growth on Uber Eats

The addition of these local partners caps off a standout year for Uber's grocery and retail business in 2025, marked by significant progress in regional grocery expansion including Big Y, Vallarta, Lunds & Byerlys, Rouses, Citarella, Wild Fork and King Kullen. These additions join well known national brands like Dollar General, Aldi and more. Since the start of the year, Uber has added more than a thousand new retailers around the world, and more than 50,000 retail locations across the US alone.

"Our goal is to make it effortless for customers to get everything they need from the stores they already love," said Hashim Amin, Head of Grocery & Retail for North America at Uber. "As we close out 2025, we're especially proud of the progress we've made in growing our selection of regional grocery and alcohol partners, because these are the brands that truly define their communities."

Regional Partners Bringing More Local Flavor

• Stater Bros. Markets (Southern California) — A household name in Southern California for nearly 90 years, Stater Bros. is known for fresh and affordable top-quality meats, produce, and groceries, all rooted in its longstanding community-first philosophy.
• Kowalski's Markets (Minnesota) — A Twin Cities favorite celebrated for its mix of gourmet, organic, and specialty products, scratch-made prepared foods, locally made goods and exclusive Signature recipes.
• Big Red Liquors (Indiana) — Known for its expansive selection of craft beers, wines, and spirits, Big Red joins Uber Eats as a go-to for festive beverage delivery, rounding out the platform's regional grocery experience.

How It Works

1. Open the Uber Eats app and tap "Grocery" or "Alcohol" or the Uber app and tap "Shops."
2. Select your local Stater Bros., Kowalski's, or Big Red Liquors store.
3. Add items to your cart and choose on-demand or scheduled delivery.
4. Track your order in real time — from the store to your door.

About Uber
 Uber's mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how to get a ride at the tap of a button. More than 68 billion trips later, we're building products to move people, food, and things through cities, opening the world to new possibilities.

Uber Press Contact: press@uber.com

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FAQ

What new partners did Uber add to Uber Eats on December 11, 2025 (UBER)?

Uber added Stater Bros. Markets, Kowalski's Markets, and Big Red Liquors to Uber and Uber Eats.

How many retailers has Uber added in 2025 and how many U.S. locations does UBER list?

In 2025 Uber added more than 1,000 new retailers and lists over 50,000 U.S. retail locations.

When will Southern California customers get Stater Bros. on Uber Eats (UBER)?

Stater Bros. is available on Uber and Uber Eats this month following the December 11, 2025 announcement.

Do Uber One members get special benefits for grocery and alcohol orders on UBER?

Yes, Uber One members enjoy $0 delivery fees on eligible grocery and retail orders and other ongoing benefits.

How do I order from Stater Bros., Kowalski's, or Big Red Liquors on Uber Eats (UBER)?

Open the Uber Eats app and tap Grocery or Alcohol, or open the Uber app and tap Shops, then select your store and choose on‑demand or scheduled delivery.

What regions are covered by the new UBER grocery and alcohol partners announced December 11, 2025?

The new partners expand coverage in Southern California (Stater Bros.), Minnesota (Kowalski's), and the Midwest/Indiana (Big Red Liquors).