Coles partners with Uber Eats to deliver groceries from over 500 stores

Over 500 Coles stores will sell grocery items on Uber Eats across Australia in a move to offer customers fast and reliable delivery options.

The partnership will kick off with 40 Coles stores across Melbourne before expanding to the rest of Australia in the coming months.

Coles customers can order their groceries on the Uber Eats app, and expect it at their door within the hour.

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The Uber Eats driver will pack the groceries themselves, and then drive them to its drop-off location.

"We're delighted to expand our partnership with Uber Eats to offer Australians a fast, reliable, and affordable option for getting fresh produce and groceries delivered to their doorsteps," Coles General Manager of Digital Operations & Ventures, Claire Pallot, said.

Under the terms of the deal, Coles' customers will be able to place their order via Uber Eats and have their groceries delivered within an hour.

The service includes an in-app messaging system so the gig-economy worker can message the person who made the order in real-time, to inform them if an item they ordered has sold out, or to clarify an order.

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Coles will reach the largest network of Uber Eats customers than any other grocery store in Australia, according to a statement from Coles.

"We're excited to be extending our partnership with Coles to bring an incredible selection of fresh produce and everyday grocery items to Aussie customers," Lucas Groeneveld, Uber Eats Regional General Manager of Retail said.

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