Ocado has secured a new deal to build a large automated warehouse for an unnamed, fast-growing European retailer, giving its robotics business an important new customer after a challenging period for the company. The new Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) is expected to become operational in 2028. It will use Ocado's latest Re technology, including its 600 Series robots, On-Grid Robotic Pick system, and fully automated freezer. The retailer plans to quickly transfer existing online orders to the facility, with the warehouse expected to open at just over half of its total design capacity. The identity of the retailer and the…
Meta is giving frequent Facebook Marketplace sellers a dedicated place to run their selling activity. Meta has launched Seller, a new standalone app that combines listing creation, inventory management, buyer conversations, and performance insights into a single interface. The launch comes as Facebook Marketplace celebrates its tenth anniversary. What began as an extension of buying and selling activity in Facebook Groups has grown into a significant commerce channel. Meta says around 430 million items are now listed on Marketplace globally each month, while one in three young adults who use Facebook in the US visit Marketplace daily. Seller is initially…
