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Morrisons lifts Waitrose sales
Waitrose appears to be reaping the rewards of its acquisition of 19 stores from Morrisons.The supermarket, which reports its figures in full next month, said sales in the 12 months to January 29 were up by 12% on the same period last...
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Waitrose opens state-of-the-art store as sales soar
Waitrose is to open a 22,000 sq ft store in Droitwich, replacing its Kidderminster site.The outlet, a “state-of-the-art food store”, will open in July when the Kidderminster shop in the Swan Centre will close.Waitrose had looked for a new...
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Waitrose trial heralds more local sourcing
Waitrose plans to introduce branded, locally sourced fresh produce as part of a long-term strategy to work more closely with local grocery producers. On February 7 it launches a trial of seasonal fruit and vegetables, branded Country Produce,...
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Waitrose fish is in the pink
Waitrose has hailed its fish sales as “fantastic”, with 14% growth for its service counter and 40% growth for pre-packed over the year.Fish buyer Jeremy Langley said the strongest performers on the service counter had been organic salmon and...
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Duchy adds organic ale
Duchy Originals has launched an Organic Winter Ale as a partner for its Organic Ale.The latest product under the brand set up by Prince Charles is exclusive to Waitrose and has a £1.89 rsp for a 500ml bottle.The higher strength winter-time...
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Waitrose wins at Christmas
Waitrose emerged as the surprise winner among grocery retailers announcing their Christmas sales this week, although Tesco is expected to emerge triumphant when it reports next week.Waitrose reported like-for like sales up 3.6% in the seven...
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Asda has a merry little Christmas
The Christmas trading period this year clearly established Tesco, Asda and Waitrose as winners, according to this month’s Homescan Total Till. All three retailers achieved sales growths of between 10% and 20% over the same four-week period last...
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Supermarkets win the Christmas battle, says new research for The Grocer
Tesco, Asda and Waitrose emerged clear winners over the Christmas period, with sales growths between 10% and 20% compared to the same period last year. Sales across the grocery channel for the four weeks to December 25, 2004 were up 9.2%....
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Waitrose.com offers new broadband prices
Waitrose has launched a new pricing structure for its broadband facility at its online arm, Waitrose.com.Its broadband service was launched in June last year and Waitrose became the first UK supermarket to provide broadband. It is...
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Solomons is Waitrose supply chain director
Tony Solomons will become the supply chain director at Waitrose on January 30, replacing Geoff Salt who is moving up to his new role as director of selling.Solomons is personnel director at Waitrose, a position he has held since 1995. He had...
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Pledge from La Baume
Languedoc brand La Baume is promising the latest releases in its £6.99 Selection range combine the best of French and New World techniques.Waitrose is the first UK stockist of the two wines – La Baume Selection White 2002 which is a blend of...
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Special trolley adjusts to help kids with disabilities
A trolley for children with disabilities and special needs has been developed for Waitrose after a shopper requested the device for her son.The seat has adjustable head, arm and leg supports and can be used by youngsters between two and six...
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Ocado acquires £20m loan
Ocado, the online grocery business in partnership with Waitrose, has announced it has acquired a £20m loan from Lloyds TSB Corporate.The company reported a sales increase of 240% for the last financial year, and it plans to use the funding...
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Price moving to role atJohn Lewis Partnership
Mark Price, Waitrose’s director of selling and marketing, is leaving the upmarket food retail chain to join the main board of parent the John Lewis Partnership as development director.In light of the continued expansion of Waitrose, Price’s...
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Waitrose’s sober ways
Waitrose was named most responsible multiple grocer at the first Responsible Drinks Retailing Awards this week.The company was praised for making it easy for customers to understand the unit content of alcoholic drinks, recommended daily limits...
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A lighter alternative
Devil’s Rock is launching a German Pinot Grigio which it says offers a lighter alternative to Italian varieties.The brand has added a screwcap Pinot Grigio 2003 to its range, to join Devil’s Rock Riesling. It will be sold in Waitrose from...
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Waitrose roll-out
A new range of traditional French yogurts and desserts sold in re-usable ceramic pots is set to be launched in the UK.The premium-priced range from South of France producer La Fermière comprises five set yogurts – Lemon, Honey, Vanilla,...
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High Noon for Waitrose and Sainsbury
Waitrose has teamed up with fine dining London Indian restaurant Quilon to launch a new range of chilled meals to rival Sainsbury’s Bombay Brasserie range.The range of seven offerings, produced by Noon Products, which also makes the Sainsbury’s...
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Doubts over unit advice
There has been a mixed reaction to Waitrose’s decision to introduce sensible drinking advice on shelves from Monday.The new shelf barkers show recommended government limits (three to four units for men and two to three units for women) as well...