Waitrose has announced that its entire range of own-label speciality baking sugars has been switched to Fairtrade, with small-scale farmers in Mauritius set to benefit from every bag that is sold. The supermarket offers seven own-label speciality sugars, ranging from
Barr Construction joined Chester MP Stephen Mosley and local Mayor Bob Rudd at the opening of the new flagship Waitrose in Boughton. The new supermarket signifies one of the biggest investments the retailer has made in a single store. The
Comments by Mark Price, the managing Director of Waitrose, that changes in British shopping habits are “far more fundamental than the discounters” should send a warning to suppliers that they need to rapidly understand the implications of such changing habits
Extending its long established partnership with Waitrose, British artisan manufacturer Deli Santé has announced it is producing a new selection of own-label savoury bakery products for the supermarket. The French-inspired selection includes a quiche and a tart for the supermarket’s ‘Menu
Waitrose has secured a record grocery market share of 5.2%, having boosted its sales by 6.8% over the past year and grown its sales every month since March 2009, the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel reveal. The data for the 12 weeks
Radha R, EVP and head of retail, consumer produce and manufacturing at Mindtree, on the innovators and game-changers in e-commerce The timeline of technological advances in the history of commerce is marked by occasional major game-changers followed by incremental, yet significant, improvements. For
Tesco’s sales have fallen by 4.5% in the 12 weeks to 14 September 2014, leaving its market share at 28.8%, down from 30.2% a year ago, the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel reveal. Among the ‘big four’ grocers, Asda
Retail specialist contractor Barr Construction has commenced construction on the site of the new Waitrose in Milngavie. Developers Town Centre Securities appointed Barr Construction as main contractors of the Milngavie site which will be the retailer’s seventh outlet and fourth
Simons Group has completed work on the new Waitrose in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, which opens to the public on 7 August 2014. Simons have been engaged for over three years, working collaboratively with the retailer. This started with Simons Developments, who saw the scheme
Following on from the success of bespoke outdoor horticultural pods supplied in 2013, Birley Manufacturing is rolling out a second batch of the external plant units for supermarket chain Waitrose. These units make up an exterior display area for a
Grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 22 June 2014, show market growth bouncing back to 2.8% from last period’s historic low of 1.7%. Compared with our measure of inflation which stands at just 0.8%,
Waitrose weekly sales figures in the week to 21 June 2014, published on Friday 27 June 2014, reveal strong sales of seasonal foods and refreshments as the weather hots up for summer. Waitrose said total sales, excluding petrol, were up by 2.6%
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 25 May 2014, show a slowdown in grocery market growth to 1.7% – the lowest level for at least 11 years.* Supermarket price competition is prompting
Customer challenge Waitrose’s head office ensures the smooth operation of its business and more than 300 UK stores. To ensure Partners based there are equipped to do their jobs as effectively as possible, Waitrose needs to provide the latest technologies.
Premium London-based dessert company Pots & Co is rolling out its full range on 12 May 2014 across all 283 Waitrose stores. The increased distribution reflects the growing popularity and demand for the brand, with Founder Julian Dyer’s passion and
Technology-driven video advertising solutions provider, Ebuzzing, mines data to analyse which retail brands win the most views. Here are its results for April 2014: Retailer […]
Today, the International Wine Challenge 2014 announces the Champagnes and sparkling wines which have won Gold medals at this year’s competition. All fans of top fizz should take note. Forty one Champagnes were awarded Gold medals, including four from UK supermarket
The latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 27 April 2014, show British grocery market growth at just 1.9% – the lowest level for at least 11 years*. This low growth has been caused
Set to launch nationwide with Waitrose on 12 May 2014, Yoosli introduces three high-fibre muesli cluster flavour combinations: fruity Strawberry & Oat Clusters, indulgent Chocolate & Berry Clusters, and nutty Apple, Cinnamon & Hazelnut Clusters. Each box of Yoosli is claimed to be bursting
Aldi has achieved its highest growth rate and won a record 4.6% market share, according to the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks ending 30 March 2014. Combined with Lidl, the top two discount
Waitrose has completed a £250,000 refurbishment of five Waitrose stores across the UK, working with integrated property services and project delivery specialist Styles&Wood. Styles&Wood secured the contract after winning a place on the retailer’s Front of Store framework in July 2013.
Irish vegan company, Dee’s Wholefoods has announced it will be launching a selection of its free from products into UK stores. The products which are not only 100% vegan but are gluten, dairy, egg, soy, wheat, GMO free and free
Waitrose has been working with brand consultancy DewGibbons + Partners on a packaging redesign of Pure, its own label beauty range. The Waitrose Pure skincare range has been in-store for a number of years but required redevelopment for better standout
Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and the discounters have all increased market share despite the overall grocery market growing at its slowest rate since 2005, the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 2 February 2014, reveal. Fraser McKevitt, retail
Click and collect is transforming the locker landscape, according to Julie Coxhill, business development manager at locker-based logistics company, ByBox Networks. Speaking at The Delivery Conference, organised by MetaPack, Coxhill highlighted three recent ByBox projects including its work with major
