Ocado Group to build automated fulfilment centre for European retailer

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Ocado Group will build an automated Customer Fulfilment Centre for an unnamed European national retailer using its latest Re:Imagined technology suite, targeting go-live in FY28.
The centre's expected launch utilisation is just over half of design capacity, with the retailer planning a rapid transfer of current online order volumes.
Ocado states the transaction won't materially impact FY26 financials, reiterates aim to become cash flow positive in H2 this year and full-year positive in FY27.

Technology rollout and timeline

As reported by the London Stock Exchange's Regulatory News Service, Ocado Group has agreed to build a large automated Customer Fulfilment Centre for an unnamed European national retailer. Ocado says it will install its latest Re:Imagined technology suite at the site, including the 600s bot, On-Grid Robotic Pick, and a fully Automated Freezer.

The retailer, which Ocado describes as enjoying sustained growth, expects to transfer its current online order volumes into the new facility quickly. The centre is due to go live in FY28, with expected utilisation at launch set at just over half of its design capacity.

Tim Steiner, chief executive of Ocado Group, says the agreement shows another leading retailer has chosen the company's automation and robotics platform to support online operations. He adds that, alongside Ocado's agreement with Asda earlier this year, the partnership underscores demand across its technology offering.

Financial outlook and sector implications

Ocado says the transaction is not expected to have a material financial impact in FY26. The company continues to expect it will turn cash flow positive in the second half of this financial year and be full-year cash flow positive in FY27.

The agreement adds to Ocado's effort to scale its technology partnerships with retailers seeking more automated grocery fulfilment capacity. For the wider online grocery and logistics sector, the deal points to continued investment in robotics-led infrastructure as retailers look to handle growing digital order volumes more efficiently.

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