Coles brings in Ocado to get serious about online grocery shopping

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According to Coles, the move is expected to double its home delivery capabilities and boost online sales by AU$1 billion. Coles Onlines can deliver groceries to over 90 percent of Australian households, has over 1,000 click and collect locations, and offers same day delivery to its customers. Coles decision to partner with Ocado follows a slew of similar moves in recent months to bolster its online grocery shopping services. Partnering together will give Coles access to 11 million unique monthly visitors through eBays local online marketplace. Blending offline with online, Alibabas Hippo Fresh stores showcase how technology can transform retail, including through an in-store robot restaurant.

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