Waitrose news and analysis
Waitrose & Partners is a supermarket chain owned by the John Lewis Partnership, which is the UK's largest employee-owned business. It operates more than 300 stores across the UK. The Grocer covers Waitrose with news, analysis, insight and opinion, including pricing comparisons, brand positioning, and market performance.
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NewsThree Spirit lands grocery debut for functional non-alcoholic duo
It marked the first time a functional non-alcoholic spirit had secured a UK grocery listing, Three Spirit claimed
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NewsDish From Waitrose podcast passes billion download landmark
Waitrose said the show, hosted by Nick Grimshaw and chef Angela Hartnett, was currently the only branded podcast featured in both the Apple and Spotify top 100 charts globally and the only branded podcast in the UK top 20
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Range PreviewWaitrose launches new Italian range with Angela Hartnett
The Hartnett with Waitrose range, which lands in stores this week, features chilled filled pasta, sauces, focaccia and lasagne
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Comment & OpinionWhy Waitrose, not Asda, is flourishing in tough times
As consumers are hammered by the high cost of living, why is Waitrose flourishing while Asda finds trading tough?
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NewsWaitrose hails ‘tinification’ trend as sales of canned wine and RTD cocktails soar
Top-selling RTD cocktails in Waitrose include serves from Cîroc, Moth, Funkin, White Claw, Absolut and Bottlegreen
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NewsWaitrose invests £20m in own label price cutting campaign
Waitrose is cutting prices by an average of 12% across more than 160 own brand lines
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NewsWaitrose to open two stores on sites leased by Asda
Waitrose will open stores this autumn in Hale Barns, Manchester and Cricklewood in northwest London
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NewsWaitrose deal sees Scottish eggs sold to customers for the first time
The deal between the Scottish business and premium retailer will see Duncan Farms’ free-range and organic eggs rolled out across Waitrose stores in Scotland
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NewsTesco appeals for supplier support on ‘food first’ strategy
Tesco last week unveiled a new set of strategic priorities, promising to turn up the heat on rivals by investing in quality and innovation as well as price
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NewsOdysea and Waitrose join forces in feta collaboration
The feta has been made through traditional methods in Thessaly – a Greek region renowned for the diversity of its grasses and wild herbs, which add to the feta’s flavour
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Range PreviewPremium picky bits and beefy barbecue: Waitrose summer range 2026
Waitrose hopes to make summer 2026 the season of upgraded barbecues, deli-style sharing and global-inspired grazing, with more than 120 new products
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NewsGymkhana to debut Michelin-starred BBQ flavours in Waitrose exclusive
Gymkhana Fine Foods’ new BBQ range features ‘easy-to-cook’ chicken and salmon dishes
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NewsOttolenghi launches dressings and ‘fresh deli staples’ in Waitrose expansion
Ottolenghi has expanded its Pantry range in Waitrose
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Range PreviewWaitrose and Disney+ launch ‘Noshtalgia’ range for Rivals season two
The eight-strong lineup includes Scotch Egg Sandwich, Thousand Island Prawn Sandwich, Steak Diane Handcooked Crisps and Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktail Flavoured Handcooked Crisps
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NewsWaitrose launches nitrite-free ham as demand soars
The range includes British Roast Ham and British Honey Roast Ham, which will join existing nitrite-free smoked and unsmoked bacon lines
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NewsWaitrose launches in Heathrow Airport through wholesale partnership
The partnership with Relay stores marks a new direction for Waitrose’s wholesale supply business, supplying airports for the first time
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Category ReportWhat’s the outlook for meat alternatives?
Plant-based meat is facing a challenge in grocery
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Grocer 33How Waitrose Harborne beat bigger rivals in Birmingham mystery shop
Waitrose Harborne GSM Mike Turner on gifting products to shoppers and plans to upgrade the shop
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Grocer 33‘Relaxed’ Waitrose store is Birmingham’s best supermarket
Waitrose excelled on customer service and features, with our shopper praising all staff she interacted with as “extremely friendly, helpful and efficient”
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Category ReportThe rise of ‘affordable indulgence’
Deli is often associated with excitement and flavour, but it’s rarely known for coming cheap