Ocado's sales take a hit from snow disruption

Bad weather has had a detrimental impact on Ocado's sales Photo: Johnston Press

Online grocer Ocado has said its sales were hit by the recent disruption caused by heavy snow and winter storms as it battled to deliver orders in the 'most trying conditions'.

The group reported an 11.7% rise in retail revenues to £363.4 million for the first quarter to March 4, with the adverse weather in the final week wiping nearly 1% off its sales.

It comes after sales growth was also held back in the previous three months, when a shortage of drivers saw a slowdown to 11.6% from 13.1% in the third quarter.