27-01-2019 16:16 via theguardian.com

Ocado's secret talks with M&S could spell the end for Waitrose tie-up

Talks to deliver Marks & Spencer groceries emerge as end to Waitrose partnership loomsOcado has held secret talks with Marks & Spencer over the launch of a food delivery service that could signal the end of its long running tie-up with Waitrose.The Ocado name has been intertwined with Waitrose for the past 20 years but the current supply deal between the companies ends in September 2020. Related: 'Microsoft of retail': Ocado plots move into clothes and homewareContinue reading...
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