Waitrose news and analysis – Page 41
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NewsAbsolut adds canned passionfruit martini to RTD lineup
Boasting ‘natural flavours of zesty passionfruit and sweet vanilla’ the 5% abv drink offered ‘a sophisticated taste experience’, said Absolut
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NewsJohn Lewis’ Sharon White: Ukraine crisis leading to ‘persistent’ inflation
Waitrose executive director James Bailey said maintaining a “strong relationship” with suppliers was vital in mitigating cost increases
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NewsCity snapshot: John Lewis restores staff bonus on profits rebound
The John Lewis Partnership has restored its staff bonus as a strong rebound in sales at both John Lewis and Waitrose boosted profits.
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NewsRussian Beluga Vodka disappears from sale amid ongoing Ukraine conflict
The spirits brand, which was previously stocked at Waitrose and Harvey Nichols, has been removed from both retailers’ websites
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NewsWaitrose hikes price of Essential range of sandwiches
Waitrose put the hikes down to associated rises in the cost of ingredients
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NewsMüller and Waitrose scrap coloured caps on milk bottles in plastic recycling trial
The move could increase availability of recycled high density polyethylene by 1,560 tonnes a year
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NewsUK retailers rally support for Ukraine as Russian invasion escalates
Retailers had pulled Russian products from shelves and made donations to Ukraine relief efforts
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NewsWaitrose forced to make u-turn on loyalty scheme following flood of customer complaints
The changes will be rolling out within the next two weeks
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NewsWaitrose announces start of early British asparagus season
The crop has come around eight weeks earlier than the normal UK asparagus season from mid to late April thanks to a warmer start to 2022
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Grocer 33Waitrose secures win with excellent shop floor service
Waitrose impressed our shopper with its strong availability and service this week
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NewsJohn Lewis ditches Never Knowingly Undersold pledge as it invests £500m in prices
John Lewis said less than 1% of customers actively made price match requests in 2021.
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Grocer 33Waitrose, Solihull: Grocer 33 store of the week
‘I think we’re in a world where Waitrose is for everyone. Whether it’s individuals or families who really love food and are interested in their provenance, they’re the ones who shop with us’
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NewsTims Dairy and Wilkin & Sons launch yoghurt to mark Platinum Jubilee
The two British brands will launch the Strawberry Royale yoghurt in Waitrose and Ocado in March
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Analysis & FeaturesWill MyWaitrose loyalty card reboot win back sceptics after axing all the free stuff?
The scheme is getting more personalised. Is that what shoppers want?
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Range PreviewHot cross burger buns and caramel carrots: Waitrose Easter range preview 2022
Blonde chocolate has established itself as the trend of Easter 2022 among the retailers’ own-label ranges
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Comment & OpinionWhy Waitrose is getting more personal in its loyalty offer
The new MyWaitrose package aims to create a more personal bond with customers, says Martin George, Waitrose customer director
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NewsTilda makes a play in dairy alternatives with ‘naturally sweet’ rice milk drink
The NPD tapped into ‘50 years of expertise and rice knowhow’, meaning consumers could ‘be confident in both its taste, and the quality of the rice grains used’, claimed Tilda
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NewsWaitrose to launch personalised rewards in major loyalty programme overhaul
Vouchers can be redeemed weekly via the MyWaitrose membership hub online
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NewsWaitrose takes biggest hit to passing footfall in pandemic
Data analysts CACI used mobile phone location data to track average weekly footfall in the area immediately surrounding stores during the pandemic