What lies ahead for Ocado?

The UK online retailer is pressing ahead with an IPO - but challenges remain

UK: Ocado plans to build distribution centre

29 March 2010

UK online grocer Ocado said it is looking to develop a distribution centre in the country as reports continue over a possible flotation after the General Election.

In the spotlight: Ocado's pre-IPO obstacles

26 March 2010

Online grocery retailer Ocado reported a strong rise in sales this week and managed to narrow its losses. But as it contemplates a possible IPO later in the year, Ben Cooper writes, the UK firm will have to answer some tough questions about its profitability and most critically about its relationship with Waitrose.

Global market review of online grocery retailing – forecasts to 2014

11 February 2010

Online and internet shopping represents one of the fast growing sectors within the global food and grocery market at present, especially across the more developed parts of the world. With household internet access continuing to increase, the customer base for online grocery shopping is widening, while other technological innovations such as the advent of smart phones is further benefiting the market.