Waitrose and John Lewis set out bold plans to reach more customers
Waitrose and John Lewis have unveiled fresh plans to become the go-to brands for customers who want quality, value and sustainability.
Waitrose and Deliveroo expand trial early to meet high demand
Waitrose has today announced that it is expanding its on-demand grocery trial with Deliveroo to 25 new shops across the UK to meet demand, just six weeks into a 12-week trial.
Head of customer at Waitrose discusses impact of Covid-19 on grocery retail
Martin George, head of customer at Waitrose, has spoken in depth about the impact of COVID-19 on the business and how it has changed the future of retail at Advertising Week 2020. George covered the challenges Waitrose faced dealing with panic buying back in
Waitrose & Partners announces plans to close four shops
Waitrose has today announced plans to close four shops. They are in Caldicot, Ipswich Corn Exchange and Shrewsbury, and has reached an agreement to sell its supermarket in Wolverhampton to Tesco.
Waitrose teams up with Deliveroo to give customers access to products in 30 minutes
Thousands of households will now have the option to have Waitrose food and drink delivered to them in as little as 30 minutes for the first time after announcing a new delivery relationship with Deliveroo.
Waitrose launches new mezze dishes from unearthed
unearthed is helping customers discover Middle Eastern flavours with a range of new mezze dishes available from Waitrose. Ideal for sharing around the table, at picnics or as part of a barbecue, the range comprises three authentic dishes:
Waitrose announces third online centre to boost shopping slots in the capital
After laying out plans in May to double the number of Waitrose.com slots in London with the opening of a second online fulfilment centre, Waitrose has announced a third such site. The new centre will significantly further increase the availability
Waitrose and John Lewis integration must be delicately implemented to avoid disruption, says GlobalData
Following the news that the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) plans to streamline operations by consolidating its food and non-food divisions and narrowing its senior management team, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his
Waitrose’s unique ‘package-free’ trial will resonate with a localist consumer base, says GlobalData
Following the news that Waitrose & Partners is trialling a dedicated refillable zone and a frozen ‘pick and mix’ proposition at a store in Oxford, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst for GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view:
John Lewis must accelerate move towards own-brand to protect profits, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of John Lewis & Partners FY figures for 2018/19, Zoe Mills, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘For the sixth year in a row, the John Lewis Partnership has cut staff bonuses
Waitrose & Partners keeps its head above water despite lack of festive promotional activity
Following today’s release of Waitrose & Partners figures for the 2018 Christmas trading period, Karla Rendle, Senior Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments:‘‘While appearing a less then celebratory set of results with near flat l-f-f
Waitrose launches first healthy pizzas
With pizza-gate in debate, and Waitrose reporting sales of its vegetarian and vegan products up by 85% on last year, a new brand is breaking the market with their hybrid, healthy pizzas.
Waitrose teams up with Edesix to secure new in-house delivery service
Waitrose & Partners has teamed up with Body Worn Camera experts Edesix to trial its new in-home delivery service which will allow drivers to enter a customer's home while they are out and put their groceries away. All delivery drivers
Waitrose scoops IGD Retailer of the Year Award and President’s Cup
Leading figures from the food and grocery industry last night toasted their successes of the last 12 months at the annual IGD Awards ceremony in London. The IGD Awards were attended by nearly 600 people and celebrated business excellence, people development,
John Lewis and Waitrose add ‘& Partners’ as businesses focus on what differentiates them from competitors
Today, the 83,000 Partners who work for the John Lewis Partnership have – for the first time in the company’s history been included in the businesses’ names as both John Lewis and Waitrose have added ‘& Partners’. The change has
Stoats partners with Emma Bridgewater for a Mugnificent promotion this Summer
Oats company, Stoats, has partnered with iconic British pottery brand Emma Bridgewater to create a limited-edition mug in a collaboration offering consumers the perfect combination for the perfect cuppa.
Waitrose and John Lewis list first reusable cup made from used paper cups
A UK company, which has created the first reusable cup made from used paper cups, has secured a national retail listing with the John Lewis Partnership. The rCup goes into Waitrose and John Lewis stores nationally this week (w/c 28 May), with
Tideford Organics celebrates national distribution thanks to organic, vegan + gluten-free positioning
Creating nourishing food with organic ingredients has always been the Tideford way, making delicious homemade-style soups and sauces in its Devon kitchen since 1996. In September 2016, Tideford Organics’ love affair with vegetables took on a new level, relaunching as
Bathtime Buddies makes a splash at the Great British Bathtime
Bathtime Buddies is celebrating a quarter of a century of bath time expertise by announcing a relaunch of its ever-popular children’s range. The exciting launch, developed by brand-owner, H&A, will include revamped packaging and brand new products. The new designs
Co-op listing boost for Shaken Udder
Co-op shoppers will now have even more opportunity to get their hands on Shaken Udder's delicious milkshakes as the firm extends its listings to include The Co-op's Food to Go Stores across the UK.
A fresh punnet of apple strawberry juice
The eagerly anticipated arrival of ‘hot’ days PLUS growing numbers of enthusiast joggers pounding the pavements, provides some of the surest signs yet that Summer is almost upon us. What better time to pop into your local Waitrose to trial
Summer on-pack promotion set to boost sales for Shaken Udder Milkshake
Shaken Udder is about to launch its latest summer sales drive; an on-pack promotion offering milkshake fans the chance to win £1,000 just by buying a milkshake.
Mangalitza Salami Chips – third chapter of Made for Drink’s tasty snacking trilogy
Made for Drink is a sublime new range of award-winning, artisanal snacks inspired by celebrated drinking cultures from around the world and an increasingly vibrant British bar scene. This is a small batch snacking manufacturer on a single-minded mission to
Propercorn launches new chocolate popcorn
The UK’s number one premium popcorn brand is introducing a Chocolate flavour to its award-winning collection this spring. Continuing as the driving force behind the growing popcorn category. PROPERCORN’s new flavour provides shoppers with a healthier moment of chocolate indulgence.
Merchant Gourmet and Waitrose team up
Merchant Gourmet, the market-leading healthy pulses, grains, seeds and nuts brand, has today announced a partnership with Waitrose to bring shoppers in Salisbury an exclusive healthy eating pop-up counter.
