Waitrose news and analysis – Page 37
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NewsWaitrose withdraws free newspaper offer ahead of loyalty scheme revamp
The supermarket has told its loyalty members the newspaper offer will end on 22 February, but it is ‘replacing it with something new’
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NewsUnilever adds trio of ice cream NPD to celebrate 100 years of Wall’s
The new launches offered ‘the perfect way to help shoppers and retailers mark the special occasion with us’, said Wall’s
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Range PreviewValentine’s Day 2022: all the dine in for two deals available at the supermarkets
For those opting for a romantic evening in on 14 February, here are the meal deals on offer at the supermarkets
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NewsCalls for tax on salt as research shows some sliced meat saltier than the ocean
Action on Salt is calling for mandatory, comprehensive salt reduction targets to be enforced with penalties for food manufacturers
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Grocer 33Waitrose snags win with tidy shop and excellent availability
Waitrose was far out in front this week with a gap of 17 points to runner-up Sainsbury’s
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Grocer 33Waitrose Meanwood, Leeds: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘There was always a plan to grow e-commerce before Covid, but we’ve seen our numbers absolutely skyrocket up to capacity since the beginning of the pandemic’
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NewsWaitrose appoints Barry Dick MW to its drinks buying team
This newly created role will focus on managing the global importation and UK packing of wines and spirits
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Comment & OpinionMeal kit providers are at the forefront of consumer trends. Retailers, watch closely
Meal kits allow busy consumers to cook healthy, varied meals for a lot less stress than trawling a supermarket, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsTissues shortage as illness and supply woes combine
At the time of writing, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose had flagged the issue with availability notices on their websites
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Grocer 33Waitrose Yateley manager Simon Cuzner bows out with Grocer 33 victory
‘At the end of next week I leave Waitrose after 42 years, so this is a lovely way to go out’
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Grocer 33‘Well managed’ Waitrose wins first Grocer 33 of 2022 by a landslide
Our mystery shopper visited the small yet easy-to-navigate store on 2 January, and all the seasonal displays had already been taken down, giving it a bright and spacious feel
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NewsHoly Moly launches ‘creamy’ vegan dips duo for Veganuary
Tzatziki and Smoky Garlic Aioli promised “creamy indulgence without any compromise on taste”, said Holy Moly
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose and Mindful Chef could finally unite supermarkets with the recipe kit model
Unlike previous attempts, this partnership won’t mess with the fundamentals of the meal kit model
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NewsLinda McCartney’s adds swathe of chilled and frozen products for Veganuary
Its chilled ready-to-eat range features the likes of vegan chorizo cocktail sausages and katsu chicken bites
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NewsWaitrose and Mindful Chef partner in co-branded recipe box kit
Mindful Chef will give customers 20 new recipes to choose from every week
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NewsWaitrose strikes wholesale deal with Jersey convenience chain Alliance
The upscale retailer will supply over 1,000 products to Alliance’s four stores on the island from 2022
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NewsChristmas ranges smaller and fewer discounts for second year running as supermarkets trim their sails
Research by The Grocer using Assosia data shows that since Christmas 2019 Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose have collectively cut over 8,500 products
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NewsGSCOP breaches fall despite pandemic but Waitrose accused of lacking transparency
Waitrose was singled out in a new report on GSCOP breaches by the British Brands Group
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NewsWaitrose to sell food in Scottish convenience chain Margiotta
The retailer will sell around 600 products across Margiotta’s 10 stores
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Grocer 33Waitrose Salisbury: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘We have the benefit of some John Lewis general merchandise in about a third of the shop footprint’