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Ocado Weighs Up to 1,000 Job Cuts in Renewed Cost Push

The reported plan reflects a drive for cashflow positivity next year.

Overview

  • Discussions are at an early stage and no final decision has been taken, according to multiple reports.
  • An announcement could come this month, potentially before annual results on 26 February.
  • The roles most at risk are at the UK head office, including technology and back‑office functions such as legal, finance and human resources.
  • Ocado says it routinely reviews operations and will support staff through any changes, as it reiterates a goal to turn cashflow positive in the next financial year.
  • Kroger is closing three Ocado-run fulfilment centres and Sobeys plans to shut a Calgary site, exclusivity agreements with most partners expired in December, and the share price has fallen by nearly a third over the past year.