Ocado Retail opens new regional distribution site in Nottingham as it hooks more grocery shoppers

Ocado Retail has opened a new regional distribution site in Nottingham, the result, it says, of a strong period of growth, with more customers choosing to shop with it more often.

The move means it will be able to deliver to customers more efficiently, and will see it bringing 400 new jobs to the local community.

Mat Ankers, Chief Financial Officer, Ocado Retail, says: “More customers are choosing to shop with Ocado every day, and we’re committed to serving them nationally. As a result, we’re pleased to be investing into the expansion of our property portfolio.”

“By expanding our infrastructure, we are not only driving greater efficiency and meeting customer demand but also enhancing the customer service experience. This is the essential framework for our growth mission, building a foundation for the next chapter of Ocado Retail.”

He adds: “The new facility will allow us to deliver more customer orders and be located closer to customer homes to deliver more efficiently. We are continually on the lookout for similar urban and ultra-urban distribution properties across the UK to work with and support our existing portfolio, which will enable further operational efficiencies and growth in line with business aspirations.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Grocery retail will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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