UK: Analysts play down prospects of Ocado sale

By: Petah Marian | 25 January 2011

Analysts have moved to quash speculation today (25 January) that Morrisons or another major UK grocery retailer might be looking to acquire online-only operator Ocado.

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Analysts have moved to quash speculation today (25 January) that Morrisons or another major UK grocery retailer might be looking to acquire online-only operator Ocado.

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