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Walgreens expands Uber collaboration

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June 28, 2021

Walgreens is offering products directly on the Uber Eats platform to U.S. customers, an expansion of its same-day delivery partnership with the rideshare company.

The on-demand delivery service is available from more than 7,800 stores across the United States with Puerto Rico to soon follow, according to a press release. The goal is to expand the product assortment to more than 20,000.

"Walgreens provides our customers with seamless health and well-being experiences, and offering them convenient delivery solutions on whichever platform they prefer to shop is key," Stefanie Kruse, vice president, digital commerce and omnichannel at Walgreens, said in the release. "Our collaboration with Uber for on-demand delivery through both Walgreens and Uber's channels, as well as integrated vaccine scheduling, gives customers simple and easy ways to put their health and well-being needs at the forefront — which will continue to be important to them as we emerge from the pandemic."

"By leveraging the best of what Walgreens and Uber have to offer we're making it easier than ever for customers to prioritize their health and wellness," Raj Beri, Uber's head of grocery delivery, said in the release. "From on-demand delivery of essentials to hassle-free vaccine scheduling all at the touch of a button, we're focused on eliminating barriers that burden customers' everyday life, helping them go anywhere and get anything instantly."

Customers ordering Walgreens items for delivery just need to open the Uber Eats app, tap the convenience or pharmacy icons, select Walgreens and begin shopping. To celebrate the new launch, Walgreens and Uber Eats are offering customers $20 promo off orders of $30 or more through June 27.