Waitrose news and analysis – Page 14
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NewsWaitrose brings back disposable takeaway coffee cups
The trial is the first time since 2018 that Waitrose will offer disposable cups to loyalty card members
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Grocer 33Waitrose Maidenhead: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We’re here for everyone, whether your mission be a convenience shop for lunchtime, or a shop for families that are passionate about food’
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Grocer 33‘Knowledgeable’ manager at Waitrose Maidenhead leads by example
She seemed particularly knowledgeable and efficient, and also took time to welcome shoppers
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NewsWaitrose Foundation extended to fresh herb lines to support growers in Kenya
Waitrose will now donate a percentage of retail sales back to herb growers in Kenya
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NewsWaitrose to open 100 new convenience stores over five years
Waitrose will open 100 new convenience stores iover the next five years, and renovate a further 150 supermarkets
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Grocer 33Waitrose Newark: Grocer 33 store of the week
’We are starting to attract a broader customer now. We see all types of customer mission walking through the door’
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Grocer 33Waitrose Newark store ticks all the boxes to deliver win
It was only an out-of-stock on the own-label oat drink that prevented our shopper bagging a full basket
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose's latest trial offers a glimpse of its vision for future stores
Waitrose’s John Barnes store provides the latest vision for the supermarket’s future store plans
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NewsJohn Lewis shakes up store hours in restructure aimed at boosting customer service
The retailer will cut 1% of its headcount as part of the changes, which mirror an earlier move at Waitrose
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NewsWaitrose trialling Crosstown concessions and new hot food to go
It includes the launch of a new concession partnership with Crosstown doughnuts
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NewsSaint Agur relaunches whipped blue cheese line
The product is a combination of cream cheese and Saint Agur Blue Cheese
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NewsWaitrose own label loo roll shrinkflation move panned by shoppers
Waitrose said the changes were designed to provide better value for money
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KVI TrackerPremium and value egg prices up by up to 27% since January
Nearly a third of egg lines available at the start of the year and the week commencing 5 August have seen a rise in price
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NewsWaitrose grows tequila stable in spirits range overhaul
Tequila sales in grocery have grown 8.4% in the past year
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Range PreviewWaitrose launches Urban Pizza and sides fakeaway range
Can Waitrose can steal some discounter shoppers and bring the urban pizza trend home?
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Comment & OpinionHow Waitrose is raising the bar on customer service
We have looked at what gold-standard customer service looks like for our shoppers, says Tina Mitchell, retail director at Waitrose
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Analysis & FeaturesDoes the fmcg sector walk the walk on LGBTQ+ issues?
As Pride celebrations take place around the world, fmcg brands are rushing to fly the flag. But are they practising what they preach, or is it a case of ‘rainbow washing’?
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NewsWaitrose trials new circular recycling scheme for own label plastic trays
The circular scheme will give higher-quality PET ’a more continuous lifecycle’
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NewsJohn Lewis follows Waitrose with new retail media upgrade
Suppliers will now be able to access data on how specific advertising campaigns are performing on the John Lewis website, among other things
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NewsGeeta’s launches microwaveable Indian side dishes into Waitrose
Bombay Spiced Lentils & Potatoes and Saag Aloo are packaged in ready-to-heat pouches