Waitrose news and analysis – Page 4
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NewsTomato purées ‘likely’ linked to forced labour in China, BBC investigation finds
The BBC tested several own-label tomato purées that appeared to contain tomatoes grown and picked in China using forced labour, it claimed
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NewsCage-free eggs: UK companies leading the way, new report finds
The new Egg Track report has revealed that of 40 companies included in CIWF’s UK Spotlight, 19 counted as leaders, already 100% cage-free
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Analysis & FeaturesOatly, Asda and RSPCA hypocrisy: The Grocer’s unofficial review of 2024
The Grocer takes a look back over what hit the headlines this year – the highs, the lows and the downright ridiculous, in our 100% unofficial review of 2024
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Grocer 33Bright, Christmassy Tesco store on top in low-scoring Grocer 33 week
Our shopper appreciated the festive aisle in this easy-to-navigate Tesco store
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NewsJohn Lewis ‘optimistic’ £400m investment in automation will pay off this Christmas
The investment in automation had led to 75% improvement in storage capacity at John Lewis’ Milton Keynes distrbution campus
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NewsWaitrose opens new store and expands convenience partnerships
Waitrose will expand its franchise partnerships with Shell and Welcome Break, after opening its first new store in six years
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NewsFSA backtracks on plans for supermarkets to run food safety inspections
Today the agency admitted there had been a lack of transparency over the proposals and announced it had put the plans on hold
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NewsMystery solved in part two of Waitrose’s whodunnit Christmas ad
Fig the cat was seen as the prime suspect by viewers
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Grocer 33Waitrose Newport offers full basket and friendly, helpful team
Our shopper was able to pick up a full basket of all 33 items on our early Saturday morning visit
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Grocer 33Waitrose, Newport, Shropshire: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘Desserts are quite popular here generally – the people of Newport must have a sweet tooth’
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NewsWaitrose promises to ‘always’ keep manned checkouts in stores
New signs have appeared in a number of Waitrose’s recently refitted stores, highlighting the retailer’s ‘promise’
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Grocer 33Waitrose staff go above and beyond at its Lincoln store
Waitrose’s store felt ‘calm and orderly’ despite restocking taking place
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Grocer 33Waitrose, Lincoln: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We have a big team of people who are very much into using TikTok and Instagram to promote the store’
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NewsMezze mayhem: Bakkavor strike triggers chilled dips shortage
Taramasalata, houmous and cheese & chive lines are disappearing from chillers, according to Assosia data
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KVI TrackerButter prices soar by a fifth amid tight milk and cream supplies
Thirty-seven out of 117 butter lines at the major multiples have seen their prices hiked in the five weeks to 13 November
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NewsWaitrose to continue own-label overhaul after No.1 range rebrand
Waitrose has enjoyed a ‘significant uplift’ in own-label sales following the relaunch of its No.1 range
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NewsM&S and Waitrose neck-and-neck in market share as Christmas approaches
Recent changes in M&S Food Halls include the rollout of self-checkouts designed for trolleys, occupying as much space as a staffed checkout and including a conveyor belt
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NewsMedia Bites 13 November: Post Office, grocery inflation, M&S vs Waitrose
Plans for the Post Office have been revealed, one year after the TV drama brought the scandal to the public attention
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NewsPact Coffee to roll V60 brewing kit into Waitrose stores
It marks the first time Waitrose has stocked speciality coffee brewing equipment
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarket accelerators & incubators are changing retail
Supermarket innovation schemes are popping up all over the shop. The aim is simple: to foster growth among their supplier base. But there are big differences in approach