All Ocado articles – Page 6
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News
Ocado extends Auchan Retail partnership and expands into Poland
Ocado has signed a deal with Auchan Retail to expand its grocery solutions into Poland.
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M&S boss Rowe steps down as Machin and Bickerstaffe take reins
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe is stepping down from the business after six years and will be replaced in the top job by food boss Stuart Machin.
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UK grocers join forces to roll out refill stations in sustainability push
UK grocers Waitrose, Ocado, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer have formed a partnership committing to the roll-out of refill stations across their store estates.
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Ocado eyes new French partners following Casino joint venture
Ocado has struck a joint venture with partner Groupe Casino that means it can offer its technology to other grocers in France and pick from the group’s stores.
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Ocado boss downplays effects of food inflation on online grocery sales
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has said the pureplay grocer has been largely immune to the inflationary price rises gripping the industry and downplayed risks to sales.
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Ocado earnings slip in year of tech investment
Online grocer and tech platform Ocado has reported a fall in full-year earnings as it invested in technology.
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Opinion
‘Now is the time for Ocado to deliver on its promise after latest tech revolution’
Last week Ocado’s chief executive Tim Steiner unveiled a host of upgrades for the retailer’s Smart Platform. Nearly a decade after the grocer first styled itself as a tech platform, now is the time for Ocado to walk the walk, says Hugh Radojev.
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News
Ocado unveils ‘game-changing’ suite of online grocery tech innovations
Ocado has unveiled a new suite of technological innovations that boss Tim Steiner says “have literally shattered through existing rules” around grocery home delivery
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Ocado predicts ‘best ever Christmas’ as it wins patent trial
Ocado has reported “strong momentum” in the lead-up to the festive period.
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Analysis
The great head office debate – is your HQ better than the kitchen table?
Traditional ideas about the workplace have been turned upside down as working from home remains commonplace
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Video
Watch: Feed the Nation campaign wins Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award
Despite playing in what is usually one of the most fiercely competitive markets in global retail, UK grocers put aside their rivalry and worked together to Feed the Nation – a monumental effort that should never be forgotten.
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Ocado invests £10m in Wayve to drive autonomous delivery innovation
Ocado has unveiled a partnership and £10m investment into autonomous mobility start-up Wayve, which will focus on bringing automation to the last mile for the etailer and its international grocery partners.
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Ocado losses widen due to warehouse fire and costs of driver shortage
Ocado revenues for the third quarter plummeted after a fire at its Erith distribution centre, as boss Tim Steiner warned ongoing driver shortages would add to costs for the rest of the year.
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Interview
Interview: Gail’s boss Tom Molnar on high street survival and sustainable sourdough
The chief executive of high street bakery chain Gail’s Tom Molnar explains how the business has survived the pandemic and how his love of surfing has informed his commitment to sustainability.
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Analysis
Analysis: How can retail respond to ‘The Great Resignation’?
As retail and hospitality get back to business, something seems to be missing – staff. Dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’ in the US, the UK is also being hit by workers who have had time to take stock over the pandemic and, in many cases, decided to change path.
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Data
Data: Grocery sales slip as customers enjoy lifting restrictions
Grocery sales continued to decline in August as customers returned to pubs, bars and restaurants.
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Opinion
‘After yet another fire, Ocado’s international partners will be worried’
After a third fire at one of its automated distribution centres over the weekend, Ocado’s international partners must be looking on with a deal of concern.
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News
Ocado suffers second major warehouse fire in two years
Ocado has been forced to cancel thousands of orders and apologise to its customers following a fire at its largest warehouse in southeast London.
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Analysis
Becoming Amazon – should more retailers develop their own tech platforms?
The dramatic increase in online shopping during the past decade has sparked a surge in innovative technology businesses being spun out of the retail sector. In some instances, these ecommerce and logistics platforms have become the fastest-growing and often most highly-valued part of a retail business.
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Sainsbury’s and Ocado bosses warn of ongoing driver shortage impact
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has warned of availability issues until the end of the year, while Ocado has revealed it has seconded logistics staff to help suppliers to avoid disruptions.