Waitrose punishes Ocado in Xmas sales

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What future for Ocado? It's a question City analysts are asking, given that Waitrose online orders have surged more than 68% in the crucial Christmas run-up.

It's the sort of growth that will make arch rival home delivery operator Ocado more than a little nervous. Though online sales represents only 3% of all Waitrose sales, the posh retailer wants to double that figure in the future.

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