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Ocado begins move into non-food business

The online delivery service is adding a range of toys to its business in time for Christmas, as it continues with its goal of making this year its first profitable year in eight years of trading

A recipe for success? Ocado and John Lewis cook up Waitrose deliveries plan

The John Lewis Partnership and Ocado have had their ups and downs when it comes to working out the future of Waitrose deliveries. Now the two companies think they've come up with a way to move forward that gives each the chance to handle Waitrose deliveries just the way they want them. Will it work?

Ocado launches PR offensive in battle to win Waitrose home deliveries

Ocado finance and marketing head launches war of words with Waitrose as the companies go head-to-head over delivery options.

Are supermarkets failing to deliver the goods?

A mystery-shopper test has revealed that not one of five online supermarkets tested could deliver all of the items on a shopping list. This "dismal service" was just one of 11 checks made on leading supermarket sites including Tesco, Ocado and Asda.

Will you be carrying the turkey home from the supermarket?

In many parts of the country, consumers hoping to order their Christmas food supplies online have already missed the boat. Demand is already outstripping supply to the point that Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Ocado have already all but filled up their pre-Christmas fresh produce delivery slots.

Waitrose is shoppers' favourite both off and online

Waitrose has been voted the UK's favourite retailer in a poll of 6,000 shoppers, while its online store and Ocado have ranked above other online supermarkets in a recent Which? satisfaction survey.

Ocado pushes expansion before profit

Ocado may be gearing up for an expansion into non-food or own-brand goods. The internet grocery business is considering extending its borrowings to pay for the expansion.

e-retail among fastest growing venture-backed companies

e-retailer Ocado and eService software provider Transversal have been recognised as being among the UK's top 20 fastest growing venture-backed companies. With investments up 91% from 2005 to 2006, the retail sector was the fastest growing sector for investors.

42% online rise for John Lewis Direct

John Lewis has reported strong performance for its half year results to 28 July. Online sales through John Lewis Direct have increased 42% against last year. The Ocado business is growing (as are the number of weekly deliveries). The business recorded an increase of around 30% on last year(helping to reduce losses).

Ocado's business model questioned by Sir Terry Leahy

Sir Terry kindly questions the viability of the warehouse-picking model compared with Tesco's store-picking model in a "Viewpoint" article at The Retail Bulletin.


Ocado text reminders

Shopping site Ocado is to launch an SMS service designed to remind customers that their delivery is on its way.

Ocado gets new site design, adds own low-cost food range

Freedom from part-ownership by Waitrose is driving big changes at Ocado, which now has a new look website and a new own-brand food range

Procter & Gamble takes stake in Ocado

The consumer goods giant has made its first ever investment in a retail business, acquiring a 1% stake in Ocado for £5 million