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Ocado Retail's relationship with M&S is strong, says CEO
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 14, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026
Quick Summary
Ocado Retail CEO confirms a strong partnership with M&S, focusing on future potential despite past payment disputes. The joint venture remains committed to growth.
Ocado Retail and M&S: A Strong and Growing Partnership
LONDON (Reuters) - British online supermarket Ocado Retail's relationship with shareholder Marks & Spencer is strong, its boss said on Tuesday.
Ocado Retail is a 50:50 joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S. The two shareholders had a public spat last year over M&S's final payment for the venture.
"We are working really strongly with M&S and have continued to do so over the course of the last year," Ocado Retail CEO Hannah Gibson told reporters after the JV updated on Christmas trading.
"Relationships are strong and we continue to all be really focused on the future potential of the business," she said.
M&S and Ocado remain in talks on resolving the dispute.
(Reporting by James Davey; editing by Sarah Young)
Key Takeaways
- •Ocado Retail's partnership with M&S remains strong.
- •The joint venture between Ocado and M&S is 50:50.
- •Past payment disputes are being resolved.
- •CEO Hannah Gibson emphasizes future potential.
- •Ocado updated on Christmas trading performance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ocado Retail's relationship with M&S is strong, says CEO
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the strong relationship between Ocado Retail and Marks & Spencer, focusing on their joint venture and future potential.
2What was the past issue between Ocado and M&S?
Ocado and M&S had a public dispute over M&S's final payment for their joint venture, which is currently being resolved.
3Who is the CEO of Ocado Retail?
The CEO of Ocado Retail is Hannah Gibson.
