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Operational rigidity prevents Ocado from gaining a stronger foothold in online grocery, says GlobalData

Operational rigidity prevents Ocado from gaining a stronger foothold in online grocery, says GlobalData

Following today’s release of Ocado figures for FY2019/20; Thomas Brereton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Ocado’s full-year results certainly appear impressive at first glance, with retail revenue rising to £2.2bn and retail EBITDA

09/02/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Ocado set to cash in on second UK lockdown as profit expectations rise, says GlobalData

Ocado set to cash in on second UK lockdown as profit expectations rise, says GlobalData

Following today’s release of Ocado figures for Q4 FY2019/20; Thomas Brereton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Ocado’s Q4 results, covering September to November (which includes the UK’s second official lockdown period), are very

10/12/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Ocado Retail shows ‘Gratitude’ to key workers by sponsoring Wild In Art’s Public Art Installation

Ocado Retail shows ‘Gratitude’ to key workers by sponsoring Wild In Art’s Public Art Installation

The UK’s best online grocer, Ocado Retail, has been confirmed as the second named sponsor for the much-anticipated ‘Gratitude’, a spectacular public art installation developed by leading global public art producer Wild in Art, to thank NHS staff and all

04/12/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Ocado Retail CEO to be City Food lecturer 2021

Ocado Retail CEO to be City Food lecturer 2021

Organisers of the City Food Lecture have announced that the 2021 lecture will be given by Mel Smith, CEO of Ocado Retail, the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket.

23/11/2020 | People | Read More
New M&S ranges warmly received at flourishing Ocado, says GlobalData

New M&S ranges warmly received at flourishing Ocado, says GlobalData

Following today’s release of Ocado Q3 figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Ocado Retail’s hearty quarterly revenue growth of 52.0% is undoubtedly impressive, demonstrating a notable uplift on its

15/09/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Ocado running at full speed as it preps for imminent switch to M&S products, says GlobalData

Following today’s release of Ocado H1 figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘When viewed in isolation, Ocado’s H1 retail revenue growth figure of +27.2% makes it look like it has

14/07/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Ocado extends range of all-natural instant porridge

As demand for convenient and healthy food choices continues to grow, The Great British Porridge Co. has furthered its listing with Ocado to its include two new flavours, as well as its recently launched porridge pots.

08/07/2020 | Cereals, Product Time | Read More

Ocado extends Tharsus partnership to upgrade grocery market for a post-Covid world

Tharsus, one of the UK’s most advanced robotics companies, today announces that its partnership with Ocado Group, the world’s leading online grocery platform provider, has been extended. The new agreement builds on an existing seven-year relationship and lasts until September

29/06/2020 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Ocado and M&S find a silver lining from the cloud of Covid-19 as revenue skyrockets, says GlobalData

Ocado and M&S find a silver lining from the cloud of Covid-19 as revenue skyrockets, says GlobalData

Following the news that Ocado Retail revenue rose 40.4% in its Q2 to date (beginning of March to today), Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “In a time

06/05/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Ocado’s Solutions model validated by online grocery demand in Covid-19, says GlobalData

Ocado’s Solutions model validated by online grocery demand in Covid-19, says GlobalData

Following the news that Ocado has launched its first fulfilment centre in North America with Canadian supermarket Sobeys: Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “As COVID-19 continues to

28/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
M&S/Ocado JV seeks to transform online grocery shopping in UK

M&S/Ocado JV seeks to transform online grocery shopping in UK

Marks & Spencer has announced the creation of a new 50/50 joint venture with Ocado, which it claims will transform online grocery shopping for UK consumers.

27/02/2019 | Retail News, Retail Technology | Read More
Skin Salvation has launched on Ocado

Skin Salvation has launched on Ocado

Skin Salvation has launched on Ocado, making the UK’s most effective dry skin solution available with your weekly shop!

19/10/2018 | health and beauty, Online retailers, Product Time, Retail News | Read More

Ocado’s first steps to creating a global online grocery provider

Towards the end of last year Ocado was under pressure. Investors were getting impatient that it hadn’t tied up more deals with retailers and its share price had taken a fall. Since the landmark deal with US grocery retailer Kroger

09/07/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Tesco and Ocado join productDNA for common approach to data management

Tesco and Ocado join productDNA for common approach to data management

GS1 UK today announces that Tesco and Ocado have become the first retailers to sign commercial contracts for using productDNA and are now actively approaching their supplier base to start implementing the service into their businesses. Both Tesco and Ocado have

15/06/2018 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Share some Indulgent Simplicity with Belvoir’s New Organic Lemon & Mint Cordial

Share some Indulgent Simplicity with Belvoir’s New Organic Lemon & Mint Cordial

Belvoir Fruit Farms has launched a NEW Organic Lemon & Mint Cordial to add to its range of organic drinks aimed at consumers seeking indulgent simplicity.

02/06/2018 | Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News, Soft drinks | Read More
Tideford Organics celebrates national distribution thanks to organic, vegan + gluten-free positioning

Tideford Organics celebrates national distribution thanks to organic, vegan + gluten-free positioning

Creating nourishing food with organic ingredients has always been the Tideford way, making delicious homemade-style soups and sauces in its Devon kitchen since 1996. In September 2016, Tideford Organics’ love affair with vegetables took on a new level, relaunching as

17/05/2018 | Ethnic cuisine, free from, gluten-free, Organic, Product Time, Retail News | Read More
Co-op listing boost for Shaken Udder

Co-op listing boost for Shaken Udder

Co-op shoppers will now have even more opportunity to get their hands on Shaken Udder's delicious milkshakes as the firm extends its listings to include The Co-op's Food to Go Stores across the UK.

15/05/2018 | Health drink, Manufacturer news, Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Summer on-pack promotion set to boost sales for Shaken Udder Milkshake

Summer on-pack promotion set to boost sales for Shaken Udder Milkshake

Shaken Udder is about to launch its latest summer sales drive; an on-pack promotion offering milkshake fans the chance to win £1,000 just by buying a milkshake.

11/05/2018 | Retail News, Soft drinks | Read More

GS1 UK launches productDNA

Not-for-profit standards organisation GS1 UK has launched its new grocery product data service on behalf of its members; represented by the Industry Charter of 12 leading retailers and suppliers, including Tesco, Ocado and Unilever. productDNA has been designed by this

05/05/2018 | Data Time, Retail News, Retail Technology | Read More
Ocado’s ‘Britain’s Next Top Supplier’ competition is back

Ocado’s ‘Britain’s Next Top Supplier’ competition is back

Ocado’s hunt for Britain’s Next Top Supplier returns for its fourth year this May, offering small British food and drink businesses the chance to secure a listing with the leading online supermarket and win a £20,000 marketing budget. The competition

03/05/2018 | Online food retailing, Online retailers, Online retailing specialist, Retailer News | Read More
Propercorn launches new chocolate popcorn

Propercorn launches new chocolate popcorn

The UK’s number one premium popcorn brand is introducing a Chocolate flavour to its award-winning collection this spring. Continuing as the driving force behind the growing popcorn category. PROPERCORN’s new flavour provides shoppers with a healthier moment of chocolate indulgence.

02/05/2018 | Chocolate confectionery, Confectionery, Crisps and savoury snacks, Product Time, Retail News | Read More
No1 Rosemary Water launches in Waitrose

No1 Rosemary Water launches in Waitrose

The world’s first rosemary extract drink, No1 Rosemary Water will be available in selected Waitrose stores across London and the UK from May 2018.

30/04/2018 | Organic, Product Time, Retail News, Water | Read More
Jerymn Street Design delivers brand new reflective uniform for Ocado

Jerymn Street Design delivers brand new reflective uniform for Ocado

When Ocado started trading as a business in partnership with Waitrose back in January 2002, uniforms for the embryonic delivery team were designed and produced by Jermyn Street Design. Fifteen years on (and several suppliers later) the independent online grocery supermarket

12/02/2018 | Opinion Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Ocado launches largest vegan range ever for January 2018

Ocado launches largest vegan range ever for January 2018

As Brits are increasingly looking to reduce their meat consumption, Ocado is launching the largest vegan range of any UK supermarket – helping consumers to enjoy vegan foods as part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. From indulgent dairy-free ice cream to

03/01/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Salubrious Sauce Co. secures first national retail listing with Ocado

Salubrious Sauce Co. secures first national retail listing with Ocado

Suffolk sauce creator, Salubrious Sauce Co. is celebrating after securing its first national retail listing with online supermarket, Ocado.

11/10/2017 | Manufacturer news, Product Time, Sauces | Read More
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