Global health and wellness leader becomes first nutrition retailer to utilize both Uber’s Direct and Marketplace offerings
PITTSBURGH, June 12, 2024 – GNC, the leading global health and wellness retailer, is excited to announce its partnership with Uber offering customers the convenience of ordering their favorite GNC products directly through Uber Eats and to utilize Uber for same-day delivery on orders placed via GNC.com.
This collaboration makes GNC the first health and wellness specialty retailer to leverage Uber Eats and Uber Direct offerings.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Uber to bring such an enhanced level of convenience to our customers,” said Michael Costello, CEO, GNC. “This partnership strengthens our commitment to innovation and meeting the needs of our customers. Whether you are looking for support to kick start your health journey, supplements to help you keep pace, or wellness products to maintain your health, you can now get them delivered quickly and effortlessly through Uber.”
Effective now, customers can order from a wide selection of GNC’s premium health and wellness products through the Uber Eats app, providing a seamless and convenient shopping experience. Additionally, the upcoming Uber Direct functionality will allow customers to purchase products directly from the GNC website and have them delivered by an Uber driver the same day, significantly speeding up delivery times for orders placed by 2 PM local time.
“Whether buying nutritional supplements, vitamins, or health-conscious food and drinks, we know that consumers want to be able to easily access their favorite health and wellness products,” said Beryl Sanders, Director of US Grocery & Retail Partnerships at Uber. “Through our partnership with GNC, we’re excited to continue to help consumers get more of what they want, how they want, delivered on demand – all at the touch of a button.”
Key Benefits:
- Convenience: Order directly through the Uber Eats app or GNC.com and enjoy fast, reliable delivery
- Speed: Same-day delivery available for orders placed by 2 PM local time via GNC.com, or next-day delivery if ordered after 2 PM
- Variety: Access to GNC’s extensive range of health and wellness products, including vitamins, supplements, and more
GNC products will be available through Uber Eats in all 50 states in the U.S. For more information, visit www.GNC.com.
About GNC
GNC is a leading global health and wellness brand that provides customers with a wide variety of science-based products and solution services to Live Well. The brand touches consumers worldwide by providing its products and services through company-owned retail locations, domestic and international franchise locations, digital commerce and strong wholesale and retail partnerships across the globe. GNC’s diversified, multi-channel business model has worldwide reach and a well-recognized, trusted brand. By combining exceptional innovation, product development capabilities and an extensive global distribution network, GNC manages a best-in-class product portfolio. www.gnc.com.
About Uber Eats
Uber Eats is an on-demand app and website that helps bring millions of people around the world the things they want, at the tap of a button. We partner with over 1 million restaurants and merchants in more than 11,000 cities across six continents. From specialty local favorites to national brand names, groceries to household essentials and more, Uber Eats has what you want when you want it.
About Uber Direct
Launched in 2020, Uber Direct is a first-party delivery-as-a-service that enables businesses to offer on-demand, local delivery to customers through their own sales channels. When merchants use Uber Direct, they can allow customers to place orders directly from their own app, website, or by phone and fulfill online deliveries through Uber’s global courier network. Businesses around the world use Uber Direct as a way to tap into Uber’s delivery network and offer fast and reliable delivery to their customers.
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