Waitrose news and analysis – Page 37
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NewsDeliciously Ella links up with Waitrose for massive plant-based range
The supplier’s new range could eventually total some 100 SKUs
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NewsHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall launches River Cottage organic ketchup range
Fearnley-Whittingstall said he hoped to shake up the ketchup category, which had become ‘bland and over-sweetened down the years’
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Grocer 33Grocer 33 store of the week: Waitrose Harrogate
‘The thing we are stepping into at Harrogate at the moment is making sure partners are being looked after through the cost of living crisis’
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Grocer 33Harrogate Waitrose store of week despite availability issues
Our shopper described the shop as ‘a nice enough store, but with very poor stock levels’
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NewsWaitrose launches new £12 dine in meal deal in stores
Customers will be able to choose from 11 mains, eight sides and six desserts. Waitrose confirmed this would be an ongoing meal deal
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NewsWaitrose commits to zero deforestation sourcing as part of new sustainability strategy
It has also vowed to source all key raw materials in its own-band products from more sustainable or recycled sourced by 2025
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis join with WWF for conservation projects in UK and India
The partnership will see Waitrose’s parent company invest £2m to fund ecosystem protection and regeneration projects in Norfolk and western Tamil Nadu
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NewsFrench plant-based bacon brand La Vie makes UK supermarket debut
La Vie is made from soy with sunflower oil extracted using a patented process the brand claims gives the product ‘taste parity with pork bacon’
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NewsWaitrose launches major brand refresh pushing quality and sourcing credentials
Last week Waitrose reported in the six months to July, customer numbers increased by 6%, but its like-for-like sales fell by 5% to £3.6bn
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose needs to be brave and bold to stave off sales and profits decline
Waitrose shoppers are feeling the inflationary pinch, but James Bailey insists quality will out
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat are the most luxurious dairy products on sale in the UK?
King Charles III is not alone in cutting back on dairy. “For years, I haven’t eaten meat and fish on two days a week, and I don’t eat dairy products on one day a week,” he told the BBC in 2021 when, as Prince of Wales, he discussed his eco-conscious diet
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NewsCity snapshot: John Lewis Partnership plunges to £92m first half loss amid Waitrose slowdown
John Lewis Partnership has plunged to a £92m first half loss amid falling Waitrose sales and a wider slowdown of consumer spending. Plus, Hilton Food Group warns on second half performance, THG takes margin hit amid inflationary pressure and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsSnacks brand Made for Drink launches ‘beer-friendly’ biltong
The brand said its ‘ongoing ambition’ was to ‘provide our retailers with common sense trade up opportunities within the snacks category’
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Grocer 33Waitrose Altrincham: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I’ve absolutely loved working here – it’s a really tight-knit, passionate and committed team and they’ve made me feel so welcome’
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Grocer 33Waitrose Altrincham shines in mystery shop with ‘excellent’ standards
On all occasions our shopper asked for help “staff were super helpful, friendly and engaged”
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket opening times on the day of the Queen’s funeral
19 September 2022 has been declared a public holiday in the UK meaning many shops are likely to amend their opening hours
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NewsRaft of major supermarkets confirm stores will close for the Queen’s funeral
Other supermarkets are still working out their plans for the day, according to sources
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Comment & OpinionHow will the supermarkets treat the Queen’s funeral? It’s all a question of tone
Supermarkets will want to avoid being seen as cashing in on the state funeral while staying open for as much time as possible
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NewsWaitrose cuts beer & cider range to make way for slew of new craft SKUs
Research by The Grocer with Assosia data shows the upmarket retailer has slashed some 50 SKUs from its range over recent weeks
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NewsPots & Co replaces ceramic pots with glass to improve sustainability
The glass pots will be 100% recyclable and 100% reusable as part of the brand’s commitment to sustainability