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Uber has teamed with Petco to offer pet owners home delivery via Uber Eats.The partnership, announced Thursday (March 27), makes all Petco locations in the contiguous United States available on Uber Eats for deliveries of pet food, toys, treats and other items.“People are more connected and committed to their pets today than ever before,” Steve Janowiak, Petco’s vice president of digital, said in a news release. “We’re thrilled to partner with Uber Eats and give pet parents another easy way to get the trusted food, treats and supplies they need — right to their door and right when they need it.”Research by PYMNTS Intelligence backs up the first part of Janowiak’s statement, showing that even when consumers feel financially pressured, they are still reluctant to reduce their pet-related spending.According to those findings, while 33% of consumers cut spending on personal care products and 32% did so for snacks, only 19% of grocery shoppers said they had sought out cheaper options for pet food and supplies.“People are still bringing pets into their family and at increased rates,” Jonathan Wainberg, general manager of Synchrony’s pet business, told PYMNTS in an interview last year. “And they are spending more.”Petco’s partnership with Uber is happening at a time when the retailer is trying to bolster the omnichannel capabilities and digital experience it offers customers.As PYMNTS wrote earlier this week, it’s part of the second phase of the company’s effort to reinvent its brand and position itself to regain market share.Petco began this phased process six months ago, CEO Joel Anderson said on a Wednesday (March 26) earnings call, with the first phase focused on restoring its “retail fundamentals.”This project was boosted by changes to its leadership team and by Anderson visiting Petco stores and distribution warehouses and convening small group listening sessions and larger town halls. In the second phase, the CEO said, Petco is working on merchandising, cost reduction and gross margin improvement.“In today’s more challenging economic and consumer environment, we recognize the consumer remains discerning, and it is critical that we always have the right products at the right price,” Anderson said.For its part, Uber said the partnership underscores its effort to expand its retail and grocery offerings. The company said last year it has more than 1 million merchant partners

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, the American Council of the Blind (ACB) hosted nearly 200 members at its annual D.C. Leadership Conference, where attendees participated in educational sessions, engaged with keynote speakers from the disability community, and met with members of Congress on Capitol Hill.The conference focused on advancing key legislative priorities to promote independence and improve the quality of life for people who are blind or have low vision. ACB and its membership call on Congress to:Support and pass the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act to ensure that home-use medical devices with digital interfaces are accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision;to ensure that home-use medical devices with digital interfaces are accessible to individuals who are blind or have low vision; Support and pass the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act to create enforcement standards that clearly state websites, applications, and online services must be accessible to people with disabilities;to create enforcement standards that clearly state websites, applications, and online services must be accessible to people with disabilities; Update existing requirements for accessible media, video user interfaces, and video conferencing services in the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act."These legislative priorities are essential to ensuring that people who are blind or have low vision can fully participate in all aspects of life," said ACB Executive Director Scott Thornhill. "ACB and its members are calling on Congress to take action and create a more inclusive society for all."The conference also featured dynamic keynote presentations and panel discussions with leaders from the disability rights community and government. These sessions highlighted the ongoing challenges and opportunities in expanding accessibility and equal access.ACB's 2025 D.C. Leadership Conference was made possible by the generous support of its sponsors and supporters, including:ACB remains committed to working with lawmakers, industry leaders, and the broader disability community to create a more accessible and inclusive future.About the American Council of the BlindThe American Council of the Blind (ACB) is a national member-driven organization representing Americans who are blind and visually impaired

Imran Manji, Head of East Africa,Uber, and Kui Mbugua, General Manager, Uber Eats