Costco expands Uber Eats delivery partnership to 47 states
Costco Wholesale has expanded its delivery partnership with Uber Eats to 47 states, up from 17 states previously.
Finance Reporter
SEATTLE — Costco Wholesale has broadened its digital fulfillment footprint, scaling its delivery partnership with Uber Eats to 47 states, according to a CNBC report published on Sept. 16, 2026. The nationwide rollout marks a significant expansion from the previous operating footprint of 17 states, bringing third-party delivery access to a substantially larger share of the warehouse club's membership base.
Strategic Context
The geographic expansion deepens the commercial tie between the membership warehouse operator and the delivery platform. Previously restricted to 17 states, the partnership allows Costco members to order merchandise directly through the Uber Eats application for last-mile delivery.
For Costco, the expanded arrangement builds out digital fulfillment channels without requiring the direct capital expenditure of building out an in-house courier fleet. Traditional warehouse club operators have historically relied on member-pickup models to protect margins, though consumer demand for immediate off-site fulfillment has forced established chains to adjust their delivery strategies.
Forward Outlook
Operators and retail allocators tracking the rollout will monitor how the expanded availability affects digital order volume and third-party platform fee structures across different regional markets. Further details regarding the financial terms of the expanded agreement or specific membership verification protocols were not disclosed in the initial release.
Priya Nair
Finance Reporter
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