Ocado news and analysis – Page 18
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NewsJFC breaks ground on ‘world’s largest vertical farm’
New indoor farm in Lydney, Gloucestershire will provide 148,000 sq ft of growing space when complete
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NewsOcado welcomes robot meal maker at Hatfield HQ canteen
The move is the first deployment of tech company Karakuri’s Semblr robot
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NewsOcado extends own-label range into household essentials
More than 70 essentials products have been added to the brand’s own range
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NewsCity News: Ocado Retail suffers impact of Erith fire as growth takes hit
The joint venture between Ocado and M&S saw a 10.6% drop in third-quarter revenues from £578.8m back to £517.5m
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NewsCity snapshot: Ocado sales drop 10.6% as Erith fire and online slowdown hits growth
Ocado Retail has announced a 10.6% drop in third quarter revenues as it suffered the effects of a fire at its Erith customer fulfilment centre and exceptional strong comparatives from 2020. Plus, CD&R strikes agreement with Morrisons pension scheme trustees, grocery sales fall and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsHeinz adds Kumana avocado-based hot sauces to UK portfolio
They have quietly rolled into Ocado ahead of a wider retail launch planned for 2022
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NewsOcado launches second biggest CFC, in Purfleet
Ocado Retail’s sixth CFC opening coincides with the one-year anniversary of its switchover from Waitrose to M&S
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NewsFood shortages ease… but worst is yet to come as HGV driver crisis continues
As changes to self-isolation rules mean fully vaccinated workers must no longer isolate, new research by The Grocer reveals food shortages have now eased
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Comment & OpinionDespite Tim Steiner’s reservations, there is plenty of confidence in the ultra-fast delivery model
Technological advancements are springing up in the most unlikely of retailers
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Ocado’s Tim Steiner right to shrug off ultra-fast grocery delivery?
A slew of ultra-fast players – from Getir to Gorillas and Weezy – have entered the UK market, but Ocado’s Tim Steiner has dismissed them as a fad
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NewsActiph launches vitamin sparkling water drinks brand Acti-Vit
It comes after Actiph saw its revenues double and exports soar by 300% during the pandemic
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NewsOcado nearly doubles size of West London site
The expansion at Origin takes Ocado’s total space within Segro’s portfolio to over 400,000 sq ft across three buildings
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Ocado’s third fire in three years is actually ‘good news’
Some argue the latest episode shows lessons have been learned
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NewsOcado robot collision causes fire at Erith CFC
Thousands of customer orders were cancelled or diverted to other fulfilment locations after the fire on Friday afternoon
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Comment & OpinionWhy Ocado’s Tim Steiner isn’t rattled by new ultrafast delivery players
The likes of Getir and Gorillas are catering for a different consumer, the Ocado CEO argues
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NewsOcado deploys lorry drivers to help struggling suppliers
The business has also increased stock levels to shore up availability amid the ongoing lorry driver shortage
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NewsOcado to offer sponsored prime positioning to all suppliers
The online grocer will invite all suppliers to boost their positioning over the next 12-18 months
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NewsOcado co-founder Jonathan Faiman settles with company over corporate espionage claims
The defendants have made a “significant payment” to Ocado in settlement
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NewsStaycations see French product sales soar on Ocado
British consumers purchased 34% more French produce on the Ocado site from January to May this year compared with the same period last year
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Comment & OpinionIs on or offline shopping better for the planet? Let the battle commence
If every home in the country replaced their dinners made from supermarket bought ingredients with meals from Gousto for a year, 10.3 million tonnes of CO2e could be saved