Ocado reveals plan to build third robotic warehouse in Japan as part of tie-up with Aeon
The FTSE 250 listed group – which first struck a partnership deal with Japanese retail company Aeon in 2019 – said the new site in Kuki-Miyashiro will go live in 2027.
It comes after Aeon’s first robotic warehouse opened in the Kanto region of Japan a year ago, powered by Ocado’s technology, with a second due to launch in Hachioji in 2026.
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Tim Steiner, chief executive of Ocado Group, hailed the latest announcement as an “exciting moment for Aeon and Ocado’s relationship as we deepen our already strong partnership”.
He added: “Ocado is helping Aeon Next to provide a seamless online grocery experience to customers across Tokyo.”
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