Ocado silent on reports that Manchester warehouse project scrapped | Logistics Manager
Ocado has refused to comment on reports that its has put plans to move into a new 350,000 sq ft warehouse in the Manchester area on hold.
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Core answer
- As of the most recent widely cited reports, there isn’t a single definitive “latest news” item tying Ocado specifically to a renewed or cancelled Manchester project in the very near term. Ocado’s public-facing statements and coverage over the years have mentioned expansion through new delivery hubs and warehouses in various locations, with past Manchester-area activity referenced in historical contexts, but recent months have focused more on other initiatives and collaborations rather than a stalled or active Manchester development.[1][8]
Key background nuggets
- Historic context: Ocado has operated a network of depots and spoke sites across northern England and the Midlands, with early coverage noting Manchester as part of its expansion footprint in the 2000s, but later stories emphasized broader growth and new hub developments rather than a single Manchester project in the spotlight.[5]
- Financial and strategy notes: In 2024–2025, Ocado’s communications highlighted ongoing partnerships and capital updates, including discussions with partners like M&S and ongoing investment in automated warehouse capabilities; however, these items are more about overall strategy than a specific Manchester site being advanced or scrapped in the latest period.[2][3][4][8]
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- I can also track any new Manchester-related Ocado developments (e.g., depot openings, expansions, or project cancellations) and present a concise timeline with sources.
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