Waitrose news and analysis – Page 54
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      NewsWaitrose could close stores in John Lewis digital-first strategy move
Chairman Sharon White updated staff on the strategic plans today
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      NewsWaitrose and John Lewis to roll out electric delivery vans
The vans are designed to save more than 20,000 tonnes of CO2 annually
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      NewsWaitrose launches summer holiday virtual cookery classes for children
The chefs will teach a different recipe each week, from sausage rolls to apple & cinnamon cakes
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      Comment & OpinionHow we managed to secure a national listing with Waitrose
Last week, after years of hard work, Rubies in the Rubble launched our hero product Tomato Ketchup into 287 Waitrose stores
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      NewsCo-op extends John Lewis click & collect partnership to 400 more stores
It means John Lewis customers will be able to collect or return online purchases at over 500 Co-op branches by the end of September
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      NewsWaitrose ups its vegan and veggie game with host of new listings
The retailer is drafting in a host of new SKUs, such as Moving Mountains’ bleeding plant-based burger, oat milks from Minor Figures and baking kits from Bosh
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      NewsWaitrose sees further online order surge as shoppers stock up holiday homes
Waitrose reported a boost for customer orders for deliveries to holiday spots such as Truro and Weston-super-Mare
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      NewsWaitrose launches designer face masks from British Fashion Council
The masks feature designs by British fashion houses including Mulberry, Julien Macdonald, Halpern and Rixo
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      Analysis & FeaturesPrompt payment: how do supermarkets compare?
How do the supermarkets measure up when it comes to paying their suppliers, and what changes have they made through the pandemic?
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      NewsJohn Lewis to close eight stores as Boots axes 4,000 jobs
The John Lewis shops identified for closure include two full-size department stores in Birmingham and Watford
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      Comment & OpinionAldi’s chlorinated chicken pledge is a PR stunt - but worthwhile nonetheless
The supermarkets could shift the dynamic of the food standards debate
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      NewsWaitrose becomes latest supermarket to reopen cafés for dine-in
The cafés in Portishead and Bracknell will reopen as takeaway only, while those in Swindon, Guernsey and Jersey will allow customers to sit inside
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      Grocer 33Waitrose Sheffield: Grocer 33 store of the week
“There is starting to be a small change in trading patterns as customers return to work” says the Waitrose Sheffield store manager Tracey Steele
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      Grocer 33‘Spotlessly clean’ Waitrose beats Sainsbury’s by a point
Availability was hit hard this week as the country basked in a mini heatwave
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      NewsJohn Lewis signs Wipro to manage tech infrastructure
The agreement with Wipro would ‘change the way JLP develops and runs its technology infrastructure’
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      NewsWaitrose sees sales surge for low & no drinks
The growing trend had encouraged Waitrose to expand its range
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      NewsWaitrose cuts nitrite use across fresh bacon and gammon ranges
The retailer has followed a similar move by the Co-op on its bacon range in January
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      NewsWaitrose to open third online fulfilment centre to boost London slots
Waitrose said the new site in Greenford, West London, could be up and running as early as December
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      NewsProperty investor picks up five Waitrose stores and Ocado warehouse for £73m
The publicly listed group purchased a portfolio of five food stores let to Waitrose in a £62m sale and leaseback agreement
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      NewsWaitrose relaxes size and shape specs to sell more wonky veg
The retailer said it would sell wonky carrots, parsnips and asparagus to make sure as much of the UK crop was available to customers over the coming months as possible
 





