When Food Delivery Meets Grocery Shopping: Uber Eats & Delivery Hero Step In
Think restaurants are the only players in the delivery arena? Turns out, the pandemic’s lockdowns gave Uber Eats and Delivery Hero a fresh opportunity to bring the grocery aisles right to your doorstep.
What’s Happening in Paris?
- Uber Eats partners with Carrefour. On April 6, a small test launch kicks off with about 15 convenience stores in and around Paris.
- Customers can pick a Carrefour store directly through the Uber Eats app or website.
- Orders can also be placed by phone (11 am‑11 pm), covering everything from fresh produce to cleaning supplies.
- Expect your groceries in just 30 minutes on average – that’s faster than your favorite take‑out dish!
- Delivery fees? Zero. Uber Eats is waiving charges for all Carrefour orders this April.
Beyond Paris: Uber Eats, Delivery Hero, and the Global Roll‑out
- Similar grocery initiatives are underway in Spain and Brazil for Uber Eats.
- Delivery Hero is expanding across 40+ countries, pushing grocery deliveries to the doorstep of people who prefer staying home.
- These moves help shoppers who are avoiding the supermarket lines thanks to safety restrictions.
Which Supermarkets Brace For the New Demand?
- Carrefour is no stranger to digital loops: previously teamed up with Glovo in Spain for rapid home deliveries.
- They also partnered with Delivery Hero in regions like Taiwan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.
- All of this comes as supermarket groups face fierce competition from e‑commerce giants like Amazon.
Why This Matters Now
With most shops keeping open but limiting entries for safety, a lot of people are massively cutting down on in‑store visits. Grab a smartphone, tap a few clicks or ring a phone call, and voilà – your fridge refills without stepping foot into a crowded aisles.
Ready to Try?
Give it a whirl next time you’re craving kitchen staples or that last‑minute cleaning surprise. Uber Eats and Delivery Hero are making supermarket shopping as slick as ordering pizza.
Fast delivery
Delivery Hero’s Fast‑Food‑for‑Household‑Goods Hack
Think about the last time you had a craving for a quick snack or ran out of staples—now imagine getting those same staples delivered in under 20 minutes, just like you’d get a restaurant meal. That’s the magic behind Delivery Hero’s newest venture: a network of more than 50 “dark stores” spread across the globe. These aren’t your ordinary supermarkets; they’re warehouses turned into speedy distribution hubs that feed a fleet of riders. The result? A pantry‑delivery service that’s faster and fresher than a pizza delivery.
How the Plan Works
- • No cooking required – customers order ready‑to‑eat pantry items straight from a dark store, so there’s no need to wait for a chef.
- • 20‑minute SLA (Service Level Agreement) – the goal is to have whatever you ordered on your doorstep before your next YouTube binge.
- • Strategic partners – beyond Carrefour, Delivery Hero teams up with name‑brands like ICA in Sweden and Walmart in Argentina, ensuring that every shelf is stocked with something iconic.
Other Players Joining the Party
- • Deliveroo in the UK is running a dual‑service plan for the lockdown crowd: one line offers the essentials—tinned goods, pasta, and even those last‑minute household items—while the second not only taps into Marks & Spencer’s but also sells products from bp forecourt shops.
- • In Paris, Deliveroo checks off toilet paper and tinned tuna from its menu by teaming up with Casino‑owned Franprix.
- • Uber Eats sees the grocery shift as a lifeline to buffer the dip in ride demand. In Spain, they’ve partnered with Galp, a gas station network, to drop cleaning supplies and toiletries at your floor. In Brazil, the platform’s expanding to pharmacies, convenience stores and even pet shops, turning it into a multi‑commodity delivery machine.
With the world still in flux, these services aren’t just clever—they’re essential. From pantry staples to quirky pet toys, the future of food and groceries gets a fresh twist: your favourite items coming to you in record time. Stay tuned for more updates on how the pandemic is reshaping your doorstep.
