Waitrose - Latest News and Analysis – Page 46
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Waitrose and Ocado to sign up to supplier audit respite pledge
Of the original list of retailers overseen by GSCOP, only Sainsbury’s has yet to sign up to the agreement
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Waitrose is only major mult to see decline in beer and cider sales
The big four and the discounters, as well as the Co-op and M&S, all significantly grew sales last year
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Waitrose delivery drivers to accept returns from John Lewis
The rollout of the return service to all postcodes served by Waitrose.com follows a trial last year
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Waitrose to upskill fishmonger and butcher counter staff
An initial pilot involves 10 butchers and 10 fishmongers
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Analysis and Features
Is Waitrose’s plastic-free trial sustainable at scale?
Waitrose is hoping its Unpacked scheme will lead to permanent changes in behaviour. But is it viable to roll out nationwide?
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Waitrose expands rapid delivery beyond London for first time
Bath and Hove are to get the service from next month
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Analysis and Features
Unpacked: a closer look at Waitrose’s plastic-free trial
We head to Waitrose’s Botley Road store to unpack the pros and cons of its plastic-free trial
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Comment and Opinion
Waitrose's packaging-free trial is challenging, but vital
Yes, it could result in queues, pricing confusion and mess. But don’t let that detract from the power of the idea
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Waitrose trials 'Unpacked' refill initiative to reduce plastic waste
Plastic reduction trials will take place in Waitrose’s Botley Road store in Oxford until 18 August
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Waitrose's new buying approach: key questions answered
Waitrose plans a new ‘category pod’ structure that will be more efficient, rigorous and data-led
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Waitrose recalls sausages after use-by date labelling error
Batches of sausages with a use-by date of 4 July have been recalled – the date should have been 4 June
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Waitrose targets younger coffee fans after hot drinks reset
Having delisted SKUs from big names such as Nescafé, Waitrose has added trendier lines by mid-tier players
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Waitrose to install energy saving ‘closed door’ technology
If the Berkhamsted trial is successful, Waitrose is planning to roll out the technology to at least three more stores
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Waitrose to open second major online CFC in north London
The move is separate to the new deal it signed with Ocado co-founder Jonathan Faiman’s Today Development Partners last week
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Up to 40% of Waitrose buyers lose jobs after consultation
Technical and product development roles will also be centralised
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Analysis and Features
Can Jon Faiman deliver on Waitrose's £1bn online sales promise?
Tension over the M&S divorce is mounting as Ocado co-founder sets up rival tech firm to help
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Waitrose to roll out home compostable ready meal packaging
Waitrose has partnered with packaging suppliers Huhtamaki and Saladworks to create the cream-coloured plastic
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Blue Marine Foundation among winners of Waitrose plastic grant
The initiative was created with environmental charity Hububb
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Waitrose hires Faiman to triple online sales
Waitrose plans to build three new state-of-the-art automated warehouses to turn its online operation into a £1bn business – with the help of Ocado co-founder Jonathan Faiman.
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Grocer 33
Waitrose Bracknell: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We look at shop floor standards through the eyes of customers. It’s a relentless agenda for us’