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Barr Construction breaks ground on the new Waitrose in Milngavie

Barr Construction breaks ground on the new Waitrose in Milngavie

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

22/08/2014 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Simons Group completes work on Waitrose store in Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Simons Group completes work on Waitrose store in Malmesbury, Wiltshire

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

01/08/2014 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose rolls out Birley Manufacturing’s horticultural pods to UK stores

Waitrose rolls out Birley Manufacturing’s horticultural pods to UK stores

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

22/07/2014 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
UK grocery market growth bounces back, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows

UK grocery market growth bounces back, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows

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%,

01/07/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Waitrose reports strong sales of seasonal foods and refreshments

Waitrose reports strong sales of seasonal foods and refreshments

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%

30/06/2014 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
UK grocery market growth slows to historic low, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows

UK grocery market growth slows to historic low, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows

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

03/06/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Waitrose embraces mobile working and boosts productivity with Computacenter solution

Waitrose embraces mobile working and boosts productivity with Computacenter solution

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.

28/05/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Pots & Co to roll out premium desserts in all Waitrose stores and launch on Ocado

Pots & Co to roll out premium desserts in all Waitrose stores and launch on Ocado

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

12/05/2014 | Desserts, Product Time | Read More

Waitrose has most popular online retail advertisement, Ebuzzing’s April ranking shows

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                                                                   […]

09/05/2014 | Data Time, Research, Retail News | Read More
International Wine Challenge announces its 55 top bubblies for 2014

International Wine Challenge announces its 55 top bubblies for 2014

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

07/05/2014 | Alcohol, Awards, Services Time | Read More
Price competition among top supermarkets stifles UK grocery market growth, Kantar Worldpanel finds

Price competition among top supermarkets stifles UK grocery market growth, Kantar Worldpanel finds

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

07/05/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Yoosli launches organic range of muesli clusters with Waitrose

Yoosli launches organic range of muesli clusters with Waitrose

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

29/04/2014 | Cereals, Manufacturer news, Product Time | Read More
Aldi bags record market share amid slowing market growth, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows

Aldi bags record market share amid slowing market growth, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows

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

08/04/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Waitrose refurbishes five stores and integrates services for online shoppers

Waitrose refurbishes five stores and integrates services for online shoppers

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.

21/03/2014 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Dee’s Wholefoods launches award-winning free from range into UK market

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

20/03/2014 | Free-from, Manufacturer news, Product Time | Read More
Waitrose introduces new packaging design for Pure own label beauty range

Waitrose introduces new packaging design for Pure own label beauty range

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

06/03/2014 | health and beauty, Product Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and discounters lead grocery market growth, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows

Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and discounters lead grocery market growth, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows

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

11/02/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Click and collect transforms locker landscape, says ByBox Networks

Click and collect transforms locker landscape, says ByBox Networks

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

05/02/2014 | Logistics, Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News, Services Time, Supply chain | Read More
Waitrose to create 2,000 new jobs in 2014 with 26 new stores

Waitrose to create 2,000 new jobs in 2014 with 26 new stores

Waitrose has confirmed that it expects to create up to 2,000 new jobs through new shops in 2014. The retailer is opening 26 shops across the UK, including up to 15 new supermarkets and 11 new little Waitrose convenience shops.

24/01/2014 | Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Waitrose leverages Profitero’s price Intelligence to deliver value to shoppers

Waitrose leverages Profitero’s price Intelligence to deliver value to shoppers

Profitero, a leading global provider of online competitor pricing data, reports Waitrose continues to benefit from strong sales growth and increased market share since implementing Profitero for its Brand Price Match initiative. The supermarket recently reported its best Christmas ever,

21/01/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s is only big four retailer to resist pressure from discount and premium sector, Kantar Worldpanel shows

Sainsbury’s is only big four retailer to resist pressure from discount and premium sector, Kantar Worldpanel shows

Sainsbury’s is the only retailer among the top four to withstand the influence of the discount and premium grocery sectors, according to the latest share figures from Kantar Worldpanel. In the 12 weeks ending 5 January 2014, Sainsbury’s outperformed the market

14/01/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Christmas surge in click and collect points way toward multi-channel future, says Foolproof

New research shows click and collect was the success story for retailers this Christmas, with 20% of shoppers buying items online for in-store collection in the run-up to the festive season.   Experience design agency Foolproof asked 1000 shoppers whether they had

03/01/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Over half of UK consumers shopped in a discounter in the past 12 weeks, Kantar reveals

Over half of UK consumers shopped in a discounter in the past 12 weeks, Kantar reveals

For the first time, over half the country shopped in either Aldi or Lidl during the past 12 weeks, the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel reveal. Data for the 12 weeks ending 8 December 2013 show 50.1% of all

17/12/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Online versus in-store – IRI’s senior VP on how to survive the growing retail battlefield

Online versus in-store – IRI’s senior VP on how to survive the growing retail battlefield

Paul Hinds, senior vice-president, international retail, IRI, dissects the multi-channel opportunities in UK grocery retailing  The online grocery market is becoming even more competitive with the recent launch of The Co-operative Food’s internet service and the impending arrival of Morrisons’

17/12/2013 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More
Iceland’s shoppers are most likely to recommend store…Waitrose customers most satisfied, Market Force Information study finds

Iceland’s shoppers are most likely to recommend store…Waitrose customers most satisfied, Market Force Information study finds

While consumers are more likely to shop at Tesco, Iceland’s customers are the most likely to recommend their supermarket and Waitrose customers are the most satisfied, according to a new study of 2,500 consumers conducted by Market Force Information, a

05/12/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More
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