Waitrose news and analysis – Page 10
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Analysis & Features
Loyalty prices preferred to vouchers and price-matching and more loyalty insights
Shoppers love loyalty prices, our survey shows. But how genuine are the deals? And are they fair on shoppers who don’t have one?
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News
Waitrose’s Ottolenghi sales soar amid ‘unprecedented’ demand
Waitrose has temporarily removed some lines from sale on its website after sales outstripped expectations
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News
Waitrose in major craft beer range shake-up
In total, 44 new products have landed in stores this week
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News
Waitrose and Gail’s to open first in-store takeaway counter
The new takeaway format marks the latest stage of Waitrose’s ongoing store renovation plans
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News
Waitrose, Twinings and Fortnum & Mason receive new royal warrants
Waitrose is the only supermarket to hold a royal warrant from King Charles
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Analysis & Features
Store radio nightmares and Aldi bashes Clubcard Prices in social media banter
From retail media slowly turning a Tesco employee mad, to Aldi taking a swing at Clubcard Prices, here’s what’s happening in the world of grocery on social media
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News
John Lewis Partnership sheds 3,800 jobs in bid to slash costs
The move has helped Waitrose’s parent company save £26m in staffing costs
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News
Waitrose to step up NPD efforts with pizza range
It’s the latest in a swathe of NPD launched by Waitrose in recent months, as the once again profitable supermarket continues to modernise its customer offer
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Range Preview
Macaroni cheese quiche and mini calzones: Waitrose summer range 2024
With a heatwave on the horizon, Waitrose is dragging Britain into summer with its new ‘Summer of Nostalgia’ range
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Grocer 33
Waitrose Pontprennau: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Waitrose has not got a huge presence in South Wales but what we do have is a really loyal customer base’
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Grocer 33
‘Smooth’ Waitrose is streets ahead of supermarket rivals
Waitrose’s score of 91 was 28 points ahead of its nearest competitor Tesco
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News
Waitrose extends plant-based range to appeal to ‘flexitarian’ shoppers
The 12 new lines began rolling into stores in May
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Category Report
Soft drinks trends 2024: Soda’s new stars
Soft drinks aisles are increasingly crowded, as a host of smaller brands jostle for space. Who are the challengers?
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News
Waitrose partners with Ramsden International to export own label goods
The supermarket has plans to grow its international exports business by 10% this year
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News
Sheese relaunches with new look and improved recipe
The relaunch will roll out from late April and the branding has been designed to enhance shelf standout
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News
Most companies prioritising animal welfare policy but falling short in practice
The report found that 95% of global food giants had policy commitments prioritising animal welfare, an increase from 79% in 2012
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News
The Tofoo Co launches two seitan SKUs with Temple of Seitan
Original Seitan, a chicken-flavoured seitan block, and Pepperoni Seitan, a smoky and spicy pepperoni alternative, will be available in retail in May
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Comment & Opinion
Ottolenghi is match made in heaven for a post-Heston Waitrose
The Ottolenghi reputation brings the inspiration and pizazz Waitrose shoppers typically expect
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News
John Lewis Partnership finance director Bérangère Michel to step down
Her departure is the first major change to the partnership’s executive team since Jason Tarry was announced as Sharon White’s successor
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News
Waitrose and Ottolenghi partner for new ingredients range
It’s Waitrose’s first major tie-up since it ended its partnership with Heston Blumenthal in 2023