All Ocado articles – Page 38
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OpinionComment: Moss Bros set for growth
The Olympics effect on retail has been felt in some unexpected ways. At Moss Bros, the Games – along with the Jubilee celebrations and the Euro 2012 tournament – led to the deferral of weddings and an impact on its hire business in the first half.
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InterviewQ&A: Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner
Ocado reported a slowdown in sales growth in the third quarter today as the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics impacted sales. Chief executive Tim Steiner tells Retail Week how Ocado is tackling price perception issues and why Tesco boss Philip Clarke is playing into his hands.
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NewsOcado launches DIY and car care lines
Etailer Ocado has launched DIY and car care ranges as part of its shift move from a “supermarket to a hypermarket”.
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AnalysisThe wine market: What do retailers need to know?
Morrisons yesterday revealed it is to enter the online wine market later this year. Retail Week takes a look at the category.
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AnalysisProfile: Duncan Tatton-Brown, new chief financial officer, Ocado
Duncan Tatton-Brown took up his position in one of the most high profile finance positions in retail this week.
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AnalysisProfile: Wendy Becker, new chief operating officer at Jack Wills
Despite jumping from phones to fashion Wendy Becker’s wealth of experience in her varied career should stand her in good stead to take on the newly-created role of chief operating officer at apparel brand Jack Wills which she takes up next month.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asda takes on Tesco in battle for spend
Asda’s chief executive is getting ready to fight off a revived Tesco.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ocado price war threat
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has revealed plans to challenge the online grocer’s competitors on prices in the next two to three years - an initiaitive described by some as a price war threat. But the question is, can he make good on his word?
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NewsOcado chief executive Tim Steiner plots price war
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has revealed plans to accelerate growth by challenging its rival grocers to a price battle through price promotions over the next year.
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NewsOcado insists it will not breach banking covenants
Ocado has defended itself against speculation it could breach its banking covenants and has emphasised it is able to fund its second distribution centre.
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NewsWi-Fi on London Underground a boost for online retailers
A roll-out of Wi-Fi on the London Underground could provide a fillip for online retailers, Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner believes.
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OpinionComment: Building brands in the digital retail era
The news that Ocado is planning a move into dedicated non-food sites for categories such as pets, baby, health and beauty and home and gardening got me thinking.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Ocado's virtual shopping wall at the Bullring
Ocado today unveiled its new virtual shopping wall in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre.
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OpinionOcado hosts cooking demos on Google+
Online supermarket Ocado last month hosted a series of interactive cooking demonstrations to showcase its products to customers and drive online engagement.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Ocado ever convince its doubters?
The online grocer has had detractors ever since launch, but boss Tim Steiner is still confident he’s seen the future of retail.
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NewsOcado takes on specialists with dedicated websites
Pets, DIY and health and beauty to become new battlegrounds.
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OpinionShapland shapes up for Carpetright challenge
After only six weeks in the job, no one was expecting a miracle from new Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland in this week’s annual results – in fact the market was braced for bad news following a succession of profit warnings.
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AnalysisOcado: What the retail analysts say
Ocado reported a 12% uplift in sales for the first half today and forecast difficulties in the third qaurter due to disruption caused by the Jubilee celebration and the Olympics. The results were met with concern by commentators.
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NewsOcado posts 12% sales growth
Ocado has posted EBITDA up 4.5% to £14.9m in the first half while statutory pre-tax profit was flat at £181,000.
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NewsOcado set to name new finance director
Ocado is set to appoint former Fitness First financial director Duncan Tatton-Brown as its new finance director.