Ocado says new high-tech centre boosts chances of international deal

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) - Ocado believes the start of operations at its third major UK distribution centre, its most high-tech yet, should help it to secure a long-awaited deal with an international partner, the online supermarket group said on Thursday. Potential deals with retailers in north America and western Europe are seen by analysts as the key influence on Ocado's stock market valuation. Ocado is courting international supermarkets to buy its proprietary infrastructure equipment