Ace Hardware adds Uber Eats for last-mile delivery
Ace Hardware partnered with Uber Eats for delivery across all 3,700+ US locations starting April 7, 2026. Customers can now order hardware products through the Uber Eats app for doorstep delivery.
This signals traditional retailers are aggressively expanding last-mile delivery to compete with Amazon's speed advantage. Sellers should monitor if their categories face increased local competition from brick-and-mortar stores offering same-day delivery.
Traditional retailers are weaponizing delivery apps to match ecommerce speed, creating new competitive pressure for marketplace sellers in physical goods categories.
Check Amazon Brand Analytics for local competitor keywords in hardware/home improvement categories -- if search share drops, adjust PPC bids.
Review your delivery speed messaging and consider upgrading to faster fulfillment options if competing against local same-day delivery.
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Hardware stores on Uber Eats means faster local competition for home improvement sellers.
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Hardware stores on Uber Eats means faster local competition for home improvement sellers.
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3,700+ locations now offering Uber Eats delivery
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Ace Hardware has announced a delivery partnership with Uber Eats across the United States. The hardware cooperative operates more than 3,700 locations across the country. As of April 7, consumers can now shop from each location through the Uber Eats app, the companies announced.
Bill Kiss, head of digital at Ace Hardware, said in the announcement that the retailer relies on a network of locally owned stores “that are deeply rooted in the communities they serve.” Partnering with Uber Eats on delivery allows Ace Hardware to “meet our customers wherever they are,” Kiss added.
“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,” Kiss said. Ace Hardware Corp. is No. 627 in the Top 2000 Database.
The database tracks North America’s largest online retailers by their annual ecommerce sales and more. The retailer said its “family of brands” includes Ace Hardware, Emery Jensen Distribution and independent retailers worldwide. News Uber Eats launches Cart Assistant, AI tool for grocery shopping Abbas Haleem | Feb 11, 2026
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