Uber Eats has extended its grocery delivery offer in three countries that have been deeply affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Uber announced that it has signed a partnership with a major French supermarket chain Carrefour to provide the citizens of Paris with express home delivery of selected grocery products, including basic foods, toiletries, and cleaning supplies.

The service will initially include 15 stores around the French capital, although Uber Eats says there are plans to roll it out nationwide in the next couple of weeks.

In Spain, the company has cooperated with the Galp service station brand to bring out a grocery delivery service including everyday foods, over the counter medicines, beverages, and cleaning supplies in 15 different cities across 8 provinces. In addition to the Uber Eats app, phone deliveries will also be made available to those that do not have access to a smartphone or Internet.

It is also worth mentioning that Glovo, the company’s main competitor, has already penned a partnership with Carrefour for grocery delivery services in various markets, including its home country of Spain. It might explain why Uber Eats chose a different partner in this particular market.

The third country Uber Eats has partnered with is Brazil, where the company signed a deal with a number of pharmacies, convenience stores, and pet shops in the Sao Paulo area.

This is not the company’s first venture into grocery delivery services, as it already has deals in place with Coles, an Australian supermarket chain, as well as Costcutter in the UK, giving access to 600 independent convenience stores via its app.

When asked about the likelihood of extending its grocery delivery services to other markets affected by the pandemic, Uber Eats responded by saying it’s currently exploring opportunities to cooperate with more supermarkets, convenience stores, and various retailers worldwide.

source: TechCrunch