Waitrose news and analysis – Page 114
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Waitrose trials extended hours
Waitrose is trialling extended opening hours in a move that could see it keeping its doors open as long as its major rivals.The chain’s relocated West Ealing store will be the first to open from 8am to 10pm on Thursdays and Fridays, with...
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Debut for fair trade apples
Waitrose claimed a first this week when it began selling fair trade apples. The South African fair trade Granny Smiths are on sale throughout the retailer’s estate, priced at £1.79/bag of six fruit.The apples, described as firm with a “smooth...
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Slazenger enters fray
Sports brand Slazenger is moving into grocery with the launch of energy snacks and drinks in Waitrose from July.The range, comprising sports hydration drinks in Spring water, Citrus Red and Orange & Passionfruit variants and strawberry...
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Waitrose tries low-price food
Waitrose has broken away from its traditional quality-over-price roots for the first time with a trial of a low-price food range to pull in new shoppers.The range, which it describes as “inexpensive branded lines”, is being tested in selected...
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Campaign not ‘a fair picture’
Waitrose has hit back at Sainsbury’s latest press campaign, in which it highlights the price difference on fresh produce between the two.The Fresh to Sainsbury’s campaign features fruit and veg, from peaches to potatoes. At the bottom of...
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Waitrose adds Spanish flair to summer
Waitrose is adding a touch of Spain to its summer menu with the launch of a tapas range.The range includes nine hot eating dishes, all priced at £2.99, with dishes such as Patatas a la Riojana – spicy potatoes with chorizo sausage, and...
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Smoothest of players with great dedication
The Grocer asked suppliers to single out the very best buyers working in the soft drinks category. Fiona McLelland reportsThere was tough competition for our new Star Buyer slot this month. Waitrose’s ambient and chilled juice buyer...
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Star Buyer: Stuart Owens
>>Ambient and chilled juice buyer, WaitroseStuart Owens became a trainee buyer for Sainsbury in 1990 and was soon promoted to a buying role in the health and beauty category. He then moved on to household products, covering...
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Waitrose vision
Waitrose’s vision for 2005 has been unveiled at its third supplier conference.Angela Megson, director of buying, said the supermarket aimed to continue to “dominate on product” and “differentiate on service”. Tackling consumers’...
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Waitrose works with schools to boost kids’ nutrition
Waitrose is building a substantial diet and nutrition education programme for children.The supermarket chain has now established Waitrose Studios in three of its Food & Home branches. The facilities offer free school workshops using...
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Choice of store is not obvious
If you read The Star, love Pop Idol and drive a Mazda, then chances are you’re an Asda shopper. But if you love going to the theatre, read The Times and cook with fresh ingredients you are likely to be a Waitrose fan.Exclusive research for The...
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Cheezly soya alternative to Cheddar
Waitrose is stocking its first soya-based dairy-free alternative to cheese.Most of the multiple’s stores will sell Redwood Company’s White Cheddar-style Cheezly in their cheese fixture (rsp: £1.85 for 190g).The cheese is cholesterol-free...
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Waitrose will work its space
Waitrose will focus on generating additional growth from its existing portfolio this year, with six stores earmarked for major extension and a planned refurbishment programme for 72 outlets.Speaking to The Grocer after the retailer announced...
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Waitrose plans boost to floor space
Waitrose will focus on generating additional growth from its existing portfolio this year, with six stores earmarked for major extension and a planned refurbishment programme for 72 outlets.Speaking to The Grocer after the retailer announced...
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Sites quick to click
Major retailers were quick to remove Sudan 1 products from online shopping baskets.By last Monday Asda, Waitrose and Sainsbury had notices up on their consumer web sites offering more information on the crisis and affected items and by Tuesday...
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Online grocery retailers quick to remove Sudan 1 foods
Of the leading retailers, Asda and Sainsbury were quick to remove Sudan 1 contaminated lines from the lists of products they were offering online, while Waitrose also had a notice which offered information on the crisis on its online...
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Morrisons lifts Waitrose sales
Waitrose appears to be reaping the rewards of its acquisition of 19 stores from Morrisons.The supermarket, which reports its figures in full next month, said sales in the 12 months to January 29 were up by 12% on the same period last...
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Waitrose opens state-of-the-art store as sales soar
Waitrose is to open a 22,000 sq ft store in Droitwich, replacing its Kidderminster site.The outlet, a “state-of-the-art food store”, will open in July when the Kidderminster shop in the Swan Centre will close.Waitrose had looked for a new...
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Waitrose trial heralds more local sourcing
Waitrose plans to introduce branded, locally sourced fresh produce as part of a long-term strategy to work more closely with local grocery producers. On February 7 it launches a trial of seasonal fruit and vegetables, branded Country Produce,...