Flash ReportMarks & Spencer Confirms Joint Venture with Ocado Coresight Research February 27, 2019 Executive Summary The UK’s Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Ocado Group have announced the creation of a 50/50 joint venture. M&S is acquiring a 50% share of Ocado’s UK retail business, for a total consideration of up to £750 million. A combined M&S-Ocado service offers M&S a way to sell online while circumventing the unfavorable economics of its typically small basket sizes. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Canada Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025: Store Openings Edge Past Closures as Costco, Sephora and Uniqlo ExpandThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer SentimentWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: Car Toys Takes Year-to-Date Retail Bankruptcies Total to 24Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey Insights
