Uber Expands Regional Grocery and Alcohol Selection with Stater Bros., Kowalski's, and Big Red Liquors
Uber (NYSE:UBER) announced new regional grocery and alcohol partners—Stater Bros.
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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
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News Market Reaction – UBER
On Dec 11, the day this news came out, UBER closed 1.52% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 11 session.
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
Historical Context
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Launch of Avride robotaxi rides in Dallas via Uber app.
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First fully driverless robotaxi commercial operations in Abu Dhabi.
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Added PacSun, Camping World and Lush ahead of holidays.
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Global autonomous sidewalk robot delivery partnership with Starship.
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Coco Robotics and Shake Shack robot deliveries via Uber Eats.
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New partnerships highlight Uber's growing investment in beloved local and regional retailers
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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
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
Regional Partners Bringing More Local Flavor
- Stater Bros. Markets (
Southern California ) — A household name inSouthern 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 ) — ATwin 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
- Open the Uber Eats app and tap "Grocery" or "Alcohol" or 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 on-demand or scheduled delivery.
- 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.
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