Waitrose news and analysis – Page 3
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership chief customer officer Charlotte Lock steps down
She first joined the partnership in March 2022 from Co-op, where she was data and loyalty director
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NewsSainsbury’s to add ‘Healthy Choice’ logos to own-label products in new health push
Sainsbury’s announced the launch this week alongside a swathe of new health-focused and functional NPD including kefir and raw-pressed drinks
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NewsSqueaky Bean adds tofu slices and fermented rye burger for Veganuary
Both innovations respond to growing consumer demand for ‘healthier, cleaner-label plant-based foods’
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NewsTurkey and trimmings missing from Ocado orders due to CFC glitch
Fresh and frozen items are absent from Ocado Retail Christmas deliveries for customers in London
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Analysis & Features2024 in grocery: Eight tech stories that got tongues wagging
2024 was a huge year for technology in the grocery sector, with supermarkets countering fraud, wrangling with data and testing cutting-edge kit
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Analysis & Features2024 in grocery: Seven trends that influenced food and drink innovation
From Wicked collabs to the K-food wave, we look at the inspiration behind grocery’s most significant trend-led food and drink launches for 2024
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NewsWaitrose to highlight ‘plant varieties’ on pack in major new fruit and veg push
Waitrose has unveiled new long-term targets to increase the total amount of fruit, veg and fibre it sells
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket Christmas and New Year’s Eve opening times
A round-up of all the Christmas and new year opening hours for all the major supermarkets, including Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury’s
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NewsKing Charles awards royal warrants to John Lewis, Tiptree and Ryvita
The King has renewed warrants for 386 companies which previously held the accolade for Queen Elizabeth II
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NewsTofoo Co expands added-value range with four new products
The range includes Sweet Chilli Cubes, Dippers, Veggie Balls and a Stir Fry block
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NewsShelves left empty of dips, soups and pasta sauces as Bakkavor strike continues
Tesco and Waitrose are experiencing significant shortages as a result of the ongoing industrial action
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NewsChristmas Bucks Fizz shortage warning as Princes Food workers prepare to strike
Nearly 200 workers are set to take part in the strike action between 17 and 24 December
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NewsWaitrose expands Caffè Nero tie-up with new in-store cafés
A bespoke new café format will open in an initial five Waitrose stores
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KVI TrackerMince pies up 40% year-on-year amid tight sultana and butter supplies
Twenty-six mince lines are pricier this year than last
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NewsTomato purée: supermarkets hit back at BBC investigation but own-label supply slows
This is how UK supermarkets got caught up in a major forced labour scandal this week
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NewsWaitrose recalls Zoe Daily30+ supplement over safety concerns
Three batches of the exclusive Zoe 30+ supplement line have been recalled by Waitrose
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Grocer 33Waitrose Meanwood, Leeds: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Leeds is a tough trading environment. There’s a lot of competition and lots of different customer types’
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Grocer 33Waitrose takes another Grocer 33 win as rivals score poorly
Its Meanwood store in Leeds was really the only strong performer this week
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Analysis & FeaturesThe battle for the best Christmas ad 2024: which ones impress our expert panel?
From a star-laden ‘crime scene’ to Kevin Carrot making boob jokes, this year’s ads are a varied bunch
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NewsWaitrose piloting new customer service training to ‘raise the bar’ on store experience
Waitrose now views customer service as its key advantage over rival grocers, which have closed the gap on product quality