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ANALYSIS: Asda and Ocado join forces — but is it enough for either?

1 Jun 2026

by Amanda Vlietstra

Last week, Ocado and Asda announced a deal in which Ocado will use its technology and logistics capability to overhaul Asda’s online business across the UK.
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