Ronan Hegarty
Ronan is news editor of The Grocer.
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NewsWaitrose opens ‘food lovers’ concept store to test ideas
Waitrose said the new development at its Newbury store was aimed at ‘reinforcing its mission to be the first choice for food lovers’
Comment & OpinionRetail workers deserve to be celebrated, not abused
The latest figures from the Retail Trust showed more than three-quarters of shop staff (77%) have experienced intimidating behaviour in the past year. How can this be allowed to continue?
NewsLet’s Respect Retail campaign launched to tackle rising abuse of shopworkers
The new Retail Trust survey also found 43% of staff said they are being abused or attacked every week
NewsWaitrose starts rolling out new ‘Little Treats’ across its estate
The ‘Little Treats’ initiative allows members of the MyWaitrose loyalty programme to claim up to three benefits each month
NewsWaitrose ramps up No.1 own-label range with 80 new products
Waitrose said the move meant a more than 10% increase in the size of the range, which has seen a 26% growth in sales since it was relaunched in June 2024
NewsWaitrose commits to major London investment with new convenience store
The 2,500 sq ft Little Waitrose opened this week in Wandsworth and forms part of a new neighbourhood housing development
NewsWaitrose brings back green token charity voting stations
Waitrose introduced the Community Matters initiative in 2008, but was forced to remove the tokens and voting stations in 2020 as a result of the pandemic
NewsJohn Lewis Partnerships names new chief people officer
Webb has more than 20 years’ experience in senior HR roles within the retail sector, working with major operators including Co-op and Sainsbury’s
NewsWaitrose relaunches Duchy Organic range with 24 new products
The relaunched range has begun hitting stores this month with the addition of 24 new products including Wholewheat Tortiglioni, Milano Salami and Aged Red Leicester
NewsWaitrose continues convenience push with Bristol opening
The Little Waitrose in The Arches area of Bristol opened on Thursday
Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s changing in Co-op’s restructure and how will it help?
As the Co-op establishes a group commercial and logistics division, its leader Matt Hood is looking to underline its supplier credentials
NewsWaitrose rolls out CCTV and screens in store to deter theft
The screens, which relay live footage of shoppers entering and leaving stores, are being hung in the entrances of Waitrose supermarkets
NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose kick off festive recruitment
JLP said the recruitment campaign was its biggest ever, and it is hiring for 13,700 roles
NewsCostcutter ends industry speculation with Co-op Wholesale deal
Costcutter has been supplied by Co-op Wholesale, under its former name Nisa, since 2018, but its existing contract was due to run out in December of this year
NewsFormer Tesco exec named as new Waitrose MD
The partnership has moved quickly to name a successor to James Bailey who confirmed that he was leaving the upmarket retailer a fortnight ago
Comment & OpinionLittle Treats: loyalty rewards are a long overdue smart move for Waitrose
Most Waitrose shoppers are likely to want better Waitrose rewards much more than John Lewis rewards
Grocer 33Asda wins cheapest supermarket again as it undercuts rivals by over £4
Asda offered the cheapest basket this week, undercutting runner-up Sainsbury’s by more than £4
NewsCo-op relaunches Soham store as sustainability showcase
The society has invested over £1m, over an eight-week relaunch period
NewsAsda offers suppliers sustainability-linked finance scheme
The most preferential rates and payment terms will be offered to Asda’s suppliers who are performing strongly against their sustainability KPIs
NewsJohn Lewis names new digital and omnichannel chief
McBrien will take up his new role on 1 October and will report directly to John Lewis MD Peter Ruis