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Waitrose expands refillables trial as it ranks #1 by Greenpeace for plastics reduction

Waitrose expands refillables trial as it ranks #1 by Greenpeace for plastics reduction

Waitrose has today topped the EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency) and Greenpeace table of UK supermarkets for efforts to reduce plastics across its shops and products for the second year in a row.

26/01/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
John Lewis and Waitrose launch 100 new virtual experiences to keep nation entertained and reveal how we shopped in week one of Lockdown 3.0

John Lewis and Waitrose launch 100 new virtual experiences to keep nation entertained and reveal how we shopped in week one of Lockdown 3.0

John Lewis and Waitrose have launched more than 100 virtual services and experiences, all designed to entertain the nation while we are stuck indoors for the third national lockdown. As easy as logging into a virtual class, customers can

13/01/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose appoints new trading director and director of online

Waitrose appoints new trading director and director of online

Waitrose today has unveiled two new exciting appointments for the positions of trading director and director of online.

21/12/2020 | People | Read More
Waitrose launches Super Green Kimchi from Vadasz

Waitrose launches Super Green Kimchi from Vadasz

Waitrose is exclusively launching Vadasz Super Green Kimchi – a live cultured super condiment that spruces up any dish with a burst of flavour, while being ‘gut friendly’. The moreish product will be available in 140 stores and on the

25/11/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
John Lewis and Waitrose Christmas advertising campaign celebrates kindness as nation encouraged to ‘Give A Little Love’

John Lewis and Waitrose Christmas advertising campaign celebrates kindness as nation encouraged to ‘Give A Little Love’

Waitrose and John Lewis will today unveil this year’s Christmas advertising campaign, which - inspired by the kindness shown by the British public during the pandemic - encourages viewers to give a little love to others.

13/11/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose goes on counter offensive with dot com expansion

Waitrose goes on counter offensive with dot com expansion

With fresh reports of supermarkets closing their counters in recent days, Waitrose today commits to the long term future of its food service counters in-store in efforts to reassure its suppliers who rely on it and customers who love the

11/11/2020 | Retail News | Read More
John Lewis and Waitrose prepare for a festive season like no other with over 100 virtual experiences and AR Christmas trees

John Lewis and Waitrose prepare for a festive season like no other with over 100 virtual experiences and AR Christmas trees

John Lewis and Waitrose are preparing for the most virtual Christmas to date, keeping families, young and old entertained and supported in the run up to Christmas with a new virtual events schedule designed for a festive season like no

09/11/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose and John Lewis set out bold plans to reach more customers

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.

16/10/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose and Deliveroo expand trial early to meet high demand

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.

16/10/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Head of customer at Waitrose discusses impact of Covid-19 on grocery retail

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

30/09/2020 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose & Partners announces plans to close four shops

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.

16/09/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose teams up with Deliveroo to give customers access to products in 30 minutes

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.

29/08/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

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:

30/07/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose announces third online centre to boost shopping slots in the capital

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

29/06/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose and John Lewis integration must be delicately implemented to avoid disruption, says GlobalData

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

01/10/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose’s unique ‘package-free’ trial will resonate with a localist consumer base, says GlobalData

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:

05/06/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
John Lewis must accelerate move towards own-brand to protect profits, says GlobalData

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

07/03/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose & Partners keeps its head above water despite lack of festive promotional activity

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

10/01/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose launches first healthy pizzas

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.

23/10/2018 | Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News, Vegetarian and Vegan food | Read More
Waitrose teams up with Edesix to secure new in-house delivery service

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

11/10/2018 | Logistics, Retail News, Retail Technology | Read More
Waitrose scoops IGD Retailer of the Year Award and President’s Cup

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,

03/10/2018 | Awards, Services Time | Read More

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

04/09/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Stoats partners with Emma Bridgewater for a Mugnificent promotion this Summer

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. 

30/05/2018 | Biscuits, Cereal bars, Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

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

24/05/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Tideford Organics celebrates national distribution thanks to organic, vegan + gluten-free positioning

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

17/05/2018 | Ethnic cuisine, free from, gluten-free, Organic, Product Time, Retail News | Read More
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