Flash ReportMarks & Spencer Confirms Joint Venture with Ocado Coresight Research February 27, 2019 Executive Summary The UK’s Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Ocado Group have announced the creation of a 50/50 joint venture. M&S is acquiring a 50% share of Ocado’s UK retail business, for a total consideration of up to £750 million. A combined M&S-Ocado service offers M&S a way to sell online while circumventing the unfavorable economics of its typically small basket sizes. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Retail-Tech Landscape: Supply Chain TechnologyTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraHoliday 2025: US Consumer Survey and Retail Outlook—From Social to Smart: AI Becomes the New Driver of Holiday Discovery and ValueMarket Outlook: US Convenience Store Retailing—Charting New Paths Through Structural Headwinds