Waitrose news and analysis – Page 5
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NewsWaitrose hands first retail listing to The Kernel brewery in beer and cider shake-up
A total of 81 SKUs will land with the retailer between 1 September and 13 October
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NewsWaitrose expands MyWaitrose loyalty programme with ‘Little Treats’ rewards
Waitrose is set to expand its MyWaitrose loyalty programme with a new ‘Little Treats’ pilot scheme offering members rewards when they reach specific spending thresholds
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Grocer 33Ben Sheppard of Waitrose Southend-on-Sea on seaside retail and James Bailey’s departure
Shopping patterns are different at the seaside, Waitrose’s winning store manager says
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Grocer 33Waitrose in Southend-on-Sea crowned best seaside supermarket
Waitrose’s winning score of 68 was rooted in the week’s best performance on availability
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NewsWaitrose trials AI smart trolley system in UK first
The system takes the form of a handlebar-like device that shoppers clip on to a regular trolley
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NewsWaitrose meets Better Chicken Commitment standard across own-label range
By the end of August 2025, 100% of Waitrose own brand fresh, frozen and ingredient chicken will meet the BCC
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Grocer 33James Reid of Waitrose South Woodford on winning with a new team
The Waitrose deputy store manager on retailing in Woodford, the heatwave and NPD
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Grocer 33Waitrose South Woodford named best store in north east London area
It was a low-scoring week across the board – the 26,676 sq ft Waitrose came out on top with just 67 points
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NewsJames Bailey steps down as Waitrose MD after five-and-a-half years
James Bailey will step down as managing director of Waitrose on 30 September after five-and-a-half years in the role
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NewsWaitrose upgrades app with ‘in-store’ mode to boost shopping experience
Waitrose has enhanced its MyWaitrose app with a new ‘In-store Mode’ that uses location data to improve the shopping experience, including a shopping list function that checks product availability at specific stores.
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NewsCo-op and Waitrose add Dubai-style chocolate treats as viral trend continues
It comes after M&S recently installed dedicated ’nuts about pistachio’ displays
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NewsBritish Snack Co launches peanuts in paper packs in Waitrose
The peanuts are included as snacks in Waitrose’s £5 food-to-go meal deal
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NewsM&S overtakes Co-op in food and drink sales
M&S is now the UK’s seventh-biggest grocer in terms of food and drink sales, with Co-op eighth and Waitrose ninth
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NewsJohn Lewis launches new ‘sensory spaces’ format in beauty counter overhaul
The expanded ’sensory spaces’ model had been designed to ’create a truly integrated experience’ in John Lewis beauty halls
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NewsTyrrells teams up with Downton Abbey for limited-edition crisps
Packs will hit Waitrose ahead of the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale on 12 September
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Grocer 33Waitrose in Pontprennau is Cardiff’s best supermarket, finds mystery shop survey
The Waitrose store in the wealthier residential area to the north of the city performed best this week
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Grocer 33How Cardiff Waitrose store manager David Hughes keeps winning
‘Shopkeeping is at the heart of what we do. We’ve embedded some new processes over the past few years, and the team have bought into it’
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NewsJLP head of delivery and operations departs for M&S
Tom Palmer, formerly head of delivery and operations, has left the John Lewis Partnership to join rival M&S
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NewsCheesies named first official snack partner of Edinburgh Fringe
To launch the partnership, Cheesies transformed Waitrose Canary Wharf into a pop-up comedy club
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NewsWaitrose declares ‘sober summer’ as low & no-alcohol sales soar
Waitrose has launched new alcohol-free serves from brands including Pentire, Lucky Saint, Mother Root, Botivo and Fever-Tree