Ace Hardware joins Uber Eats to expand on-demand delivery nationwide

SAN FRANCISCO — Uber Technologies, Inc. and Ace Hardware have launched a new partnership that brings more than 3,700 Ace stores across all 50 states onto the Uber Eats platform, significantly expanding access to on-demand home improvement products.

Now live, the integration allows customers to shop their local Ace Hardware store directly through the Uber Eats app, with options for both immediate and scheduled delivery. The move pairs Ace’s extensive network of locally owned stores with Uber’s logistics and delivery infrastructure, aiming to meet rising demand for convenience across everyday retail categories.

“Ace is built on a network of locally-owned stores that are deeply rooted in the communities they serve, and partnering with Uber allows us to meet our customers wherever they are,” said Bill Kiss, head of digital at Ace Hardware. “Whether they’re tackling a last-minute project or planning ahead, our customers now have greater access to fast, flexible solutions for getting the products they need delivered right to their doorstep.”

The partnership underscores Uber Eats’ broader push beyond restaurant delivery into categories such as home improvement, beauty and electronics. In 2025, the platform added more than 50,000 retail locations in the U.S. alone, reflecting growing consumer reliance on delivery for non-food essentials.

“Consumers are increasingly turning to Uber Eats for more than just meals,” said Hashim Amin, head of grocery and retail for Uber in North America. “We’re proud to welcome Ace Hardware’s extensive network and loyal customers to our platform as we continue to expand the selection available to shoppers.”

Through the app, users can browse a range of items including paint, tools and gardening supplies, select a nearby Ace location and track deliveries in real time from store to doorstep. The rollout positions both companies to capture incremental demand tied to urgent, project-based shopping occasions, particularly in categories where immediacy and local inventory are critical.

Uber Eats has been rapidly repositioning itself from a restaurant delivery app into a broader last-mile retail marketplace, with a steady cadence of partnerships across grocery, general merchandise and specialty retail. Over the past year, the platform has added thousands of new merchants globally, including major national chains and regional players, while deepening ties with grocers such as The Kroger Co., whose full-store assortments are now being integrated across more than 2,600 locations for scheduled and on-demand delivery. At the same time, Uber Eats has leaned heavily into local and regional grocery partnerships, bringing banners like Big Y, King Kullen and others onto the platform to strengthen its relevance in everyday shopping missions.

The company has expanded into retail sectors like beauty, apparel, electronics, and home goods, creating a multi-category marketplace. Clients include ALDI, Sephora, Camping World, and Lush, emphasizing convenience with a single app for diverse products. Growth is driven by tech investments, including AI shopping tools and voice platform integrations like Amazon’s Alexa, aiming to deepen Uber Eats' role in daily commerce.