Uber Eats Offers Restaurant Ordering to Kroger Shoppers

Core Insights - Kroger has partnered with Uber to integrate Uber Eats into its digital shopping experience, allowing customers to order restaurant meals while grocery shopping [2][3] - This collaboration aims to create a seamless ecosystem that combines grocery shopping, meal delivery, and rewards [3] - Starting early next year, Uber customers will be able to shop and schedule deliveries from approximately 2,700 Kroger stores through the Uber Eats app [4] Company Performance - Kroger reported an increase in quarterly sales as consumers are eating at home more frequently, indicating a shift in shopping behavior [4] - The interim CEO noted that economic stress is leading customers, particularly low- and middle-income households, to seek deals, use coupons, and buy more private-label products [5] Market Trends - There is a growing demand for on-demand delivery services that offer convenience and value, with Kroger being a highly searched grocer on DoorDash [6] - DoorDash has seen a surge in grocery orders, with a record number of consumers purchasing groceries through its platform in the second quarter of this year [6]