Ocado lays off 1,000 employees — February 26, 2026
Ocado, a food company based in United Kingdom, laid off 1,000 employees on February 26, 2026. At the time, the company was at the Post-IPO stage. The layoff was reported by this source.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/26/ocado-to-cut-1000-jobs-in-150m-cost-cutting-drive
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| Company | Laid off | Date | Industry | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocado | 1,000 | December 31, 2023 | Food | United Kingdom |
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