Waitrose news and analysis – Page 111
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NewsPayzone in Waitrose mobile top-up deal
Payzone has signed a two-year contract to provide mobile top-ups at check-outs in Waitrose stores across the country. "The contract boosts Payzone's position as a market leader of cash acceptance networks and demonstrates Payzone's...
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Grocer 33: Waitrose staff excel in Edinburgh
It was another week of strong availability across the board, but Waitrose in Edinburgh clinched our top store award thanks to its exceptional customer service.
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NewsWaitrose brand price hikes anger suppliers
Waitrose has caused fury among branded suppliers who believe the retailer has increased branded prices to compensate for price cuts in the Waitrose Essential budget range, which was rolled out last month. Unlike the big four, Waitrose has...
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NewsGü unveils Naughties ambient cake range
Gü is taking on own-label offerings from M&S and Waitrose with Naughties – a range of bite-size cake tubs that marks its first foray into ambient cakes.
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NewsRolling stock for Waitrose
Waitrose is storing its back stock in rolling cages other than on shelves at some stores to improve availability. The 'rolling warehouse' system groups stock by aisle to speed up shelf replenishment. "Almost half of our shops are now using...
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NewsGrocer 33: Aisle and till service shine at Waitrose
Three retailers boasted strong availability this week, but Waitrose’s Cheadle Hulme branch won our top store award thanks to its short queue and “immaculate” customer service
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Waitrose trials new food store format at motorway services
Waitrose is locking horns with M&S Simply Food by trialling two motorway service franchises.The retailer has teamed up with motorway services operator Welcome Break to open 2,500 sq ft food stores next month at Oxford Services on the M40 and...
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Quality test: own-label fRESH PASTA SAUCE, TOMATO & MASCArPONE
At £1.99, Waitrose's sauce was the priciest of the bunch and was pale in colour.
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The Price promise
A new entry-level range will make Waitrose an essential shop, says managing director Mark Price. By Adam Leyland
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Wensleydale in cheese deal for Waitrose
Wensleydale Creamery has begun supplying own-label cheeses to Waitrose.Under the deal, which adds £1m to Wensleydale's turnover, the company is supplying pre-packed cheese to Waitrose nationwide. The range includes two Yorkshire Wensleydale...
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Editor's Comment: Coca-Cola working with Innocent? That would take a lot of getting used to
It's been a week of strong contrasts. Morrisons (up) versus Waitrose (down). Cola (up) versus smoothies and bottled water (down). And, in another delightful example of how perplexing it must be to be a shopper, contrasting articles, on the same...
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NewsSecond Opinion: Opposite sides of the same coin
Morrisons and Waitrose share a surprising amount of common ground, finds Clive Barker
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NewsNow Waitrose rolls out own-label range for budget shoppers
Waitrose is launching a new own-label range to broaden its appeal with credit-crunched shoppers.
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Buchanan to advise Waitrose on CSR PR
Waitrose is to take PR advice from Prince Charles' former private secretary. Elizabeth Buchanan has been appointed "special adviser" to Waitrose, where she will work with the retailer's communications office to develop its CSR...
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He made them squirm but what does BBC poll mean?
With Waitrose voted the surprise winner in a BBC Watchdog poll, what exactly can we learn about consumers from the results? Noli Dinkovski reports
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NewsWaitrose in for Paddy & Scott's debut
Gourmet coffee brand Paddy & Scott’s has secured its first major retail listing with Waitrose. The brand’s three-strong range, rsp £3.95, aims to help consumers differentiate between blends by highlighting whether they are best drunk in the...
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NewsWaitrose wins out in Watchdog poll but Asda is best value
Waitrose has been named as the surprise winner of a poll by BBC consumer programme Watchdog to find the UK’s favourite supermarket.
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NewsSelf-proclaimed 'champion' Waitrose accused of upping pressure on suppliers
Waitrose is increasing pressure on its suppliers, demanding deep discounts and promotions despite promising to be their "champion" just three months ago.
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NewsGrocer 33: Spot-on staff win the week for Waitrose
A full trolley, no queues and “excellent” staff helped Waitrose in Lewes net our top store award, in a week where availability and customer service was a mixed bag
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Waitrose axes DVDs to make space for more home cooking
Waitrose is to ditch its DVDs and CDs in favour of increasing its selection of home cooking products.Waitrose’s home entertainment sales have struggled in the six years since it began selling them because “it can’t compete on price” with...