Ocado

Parents spent 12.5% less on school uniform year on year, with average spend down to £54.53, as households prioritised value and promotions. Overall grocery inflation rose to 2.3% and grocery sales increased 2% year on year, while shoppers made fewer supermarket trips. Ocado led growth with sales up 13.3% and a 2.2% market share; Lidl rose to 8.7%, Tesco dipped to 27.8%, and Asda returned to growth. » Mere på theguardian.com

Ocado has issued 871,451 new ordinary shares that have been admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange. The allocations took place between 8 July and Sunday under the Ocado Share Incentive Plan and the Ocado Restricted Share Plan. After the issue, the total number of shares admitted to trading is 846,128,721; nominal value per share 2 pence, ISIN GB00B3MBS747. » Mere på de.investing.com

JPMorgan has raised its target price for Ocado from 245 to 290 pence and confirmed its "Overweight" rating. The analysts cite improved operational execution and point to a new contract for a customer fulfilment centre with a European retailer. Ocado shares rose by around 2.8% after the announcement. » Mere på de.investing.com