Waitrose news and analysis – Page 63
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership to deliver care packages to mental health trusts
The care packages from JLP are designed to ensure healthcare staff have the supplies they need during a long shift
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NewsWaitrose revamps Essential range with shift to sustainable packaging
The range has been relaunched with more than 200 new and refreshed lines
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NewsWaitrose report uncovers changes to shopping habits during lockdown
Its findings are based on new OnePoll research of 2,000 adults in the UK, combined with sales data and online searches
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NewsWaitrose opens new CFC to double online orders in London
The six-acre site in Enfield is creating 370 jobs, building to 850 when at full capacity
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NewsWaitrose in steak promotion push to address beef carcase imbalance issues
The retailer will slash prices of some steak products to attract consumers away from mince
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Comment & OpinionSharon White is right to move fast with a Waitrose boss. But has she got the right one?
James Bailey will need to expand his skill set – quickly – to get to grips with leading a supermarket
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NewsFormer Sainsbury’s buyer James Bailey made Waitrose executive director
Recruitment is also underway for the same role for John Lewis to replace Paula Nickolds
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis report rising sales of breakfast accessories
The department store and supermarket said Britons had traditionally skipped breakfast in favour of ‘grab-and-go’ options in recent years
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NewsWaitrose launches 70 new own-label products in summer range
The new range focused on dishes featuring nostalgic flavours and classic recipes given a modern twist
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NewsWaitrose sees 8% sales hike as John Lewis faces slump
Chairman Sharon White is take a 20% pay cut on her £990,000 annual salary
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NewsWaitrose to extend Rapid delivery and increase number of click & collect slots
At least 40% of the new slots will be reserved exclusively for elderly and vulnerable customers
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NewsWaitrose claims UK supermarket first with tube wine duo
The tubes are 100% recyclable and contain the equivalent of three regular bottles of wine
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NewsWaitrose launches initiatives to support vulnerable suppliers
The supermarket has reaffirmed its commitment to sourcing from British farmers
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NewsSharon White thanks Waitrose and John Lewis staff in video message
White also thanks customers for their patience while stores have been busy, social distancing measures put in place and availability stretched
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership to deliver ‘care packages’ to NHS workers
The packages will contain items such as deodorant, antibac hand gel and lip balm, as well as snack food, tea and coffee
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NewsWaitrose offers home delivery to vulnerable locals from Leckford Estate
The service from the farm shop will be providing food to those in self-isolation in the villages of Longstock and Leckford
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NewsWaitrose launches e-gift card to help NHS volunteers buy food
Move follows the government’s recruitment drive for NHS volunteers to help those in self-isolation
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NewsWaitrose staff to get bonus in recognition of coronavirus ‘sacrifices’
John Lewis Partnership is the latest retailer to announce a bonus for workers battling to keep supermarket shelves stocked
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NewsWaitrose to give elderly and vulnerable customers priority access online
The supermarket said it would begin by contacting vulnerable Waitrose.com customers who have a partnership card and an online account
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NewsWaitrose sets limit on number of people allowed in stores
The retailer will also introduce dedicated marshals for each outlet to help to manage queues outside