Ocado
This coverage analyses Ocado’s performance and strategy within the UK retail and grocery sector, focusing on its technology-driven fulfilment operations, partnerships, financial results, leadership changes, and innovations in online retailing. Reporting helps retail managers and executives assess how Ocado’s model and decisions influence the broader grocery and e-commerce landscape.
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Nov- 2025 -12 NovemberSupermarkets
Supermarket sales growth slows ahead of Black Friday
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 1 November 2025, according to new data from market researcher NielsenIQ (NIQ). The figure marks a slowdown from 4.1% growth in September, as shoppers held off spending in anticipation of seasonal promotions such as Black Friday…
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11 NovemberSupermarkets
Grocery inflation eases to 4.7% as supermarkets step up Xmas promotions
Grocery price inflation slowed to 4.7% this month as supermarkets stepped up promotions ahead of Christmas, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator. Take-home sales at grocers rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 2 November compared with the same period last year, with spending on promoted items…
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Oct- 2025 -22 OctoberOnline & Digital
Virgin Wines FY profits dip 5% to £1.6m amid cost pressures
Virgin Wines UK has reported a 5% fall in profits before tax to £1.6m in the year ended 28 June, as cost pressures linked to government policy weighed on margins. According to the wine retailer, most of its cost increases stemmed from a rise in alcohol duty and a new…
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15 OctoberOnline & Digital
Ocado Group appoints first chief revenue officer
Ocado Group has appointed its first-ever chief revenue officer as it looks to boost its valuation and drive global sales across the group. He joins the group from Atos, a specialist in digital transformation, where he was the global head of sales. He previously held positions at Hewlett Packard and…
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15 OctoberSupermarkets
Supermarket sales hold steady as shoppers await seasonal deals
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets remain unchanged (+4.1%) in the last four weeks ending 4 October 2025, according to new data released today by NielsenIQ (NIQ). NIQ said this reflects shoppers’ “caution amid ongoing economic pressures”, as many look to promotions to offset household costs following the back-to-school rush…
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7 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Matalan strengthens senior leadership team
Matalan has announced a series of senior hires, within buying and design, trading and merchandising, customer and loyalty, and e-commerce. Jo Bennett has joined the company as director of buying and design to lead Matalan’s product and design strategy, bringing experience from Tu clothing and John Lewis, where she led…
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Sep- 2025 -17 SeptemberSupermarkets
Total till sales rise 4.1% amid back to school rush
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets grew (+4.1%) in the last four weeks ending 6th September 2025, up from the +3.7% recorded in August, signalled by the end of Summer holidays as shoppers shifted focus to back to school items and preparations for Christmas celebrations. According to the latest data…
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16 SeptemberFeatures
Why Inditex is betting on speed while rivals retract
Fashion retail is in a moment of reckoning. Inflation, freight costs and currency headwinds are pressuring margins across the board, while digital disruption continues to reshape how consumers shop. Many players have responded by scaling back their physical footprint, trimming overheads, or leaning heavily into online channels. But Inditex, the…
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15 SeptemberSupermarkets
Over £500m wiped from Ocado’s value as Kroger rethinks investment
More than £500m was wiped from Ocado’s market value last week after its US retail partner said it would review investment into its automated warehouses. The group’s shares fell by almost 20% after US supermarket chain Kroger said it would take a “hard look” at further investment into Ocado’s network…
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11 SeptemberNews
Ocado revenues jump 15.5% as customer orders increase
Online supermarket Ocado Retail has reported a 15.5% rise in revenues for the 70 weeks to 6 April and an improvement in profitability after increasing its customer base and order volumes in the past financial year. As a joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S, the online retailer’s extended reporting…
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