Waitrose
This coverage examines Waitrose’s operations, strategy, and position within the UK retail market. Reporting includes store performance, product innovation, supply chain developments, marketing initiatives, sustainability efforts, and leadership decisions. With a focus on commercial impact and competitive strategy, it provides actionable insights for retail executives, managers, and professionals engaged in grocery and premium food retailing.
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Nov- 2025 -12 NovemberSupermarkets
Supermarket sales growth slows ahead of Black Friday
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 1 November 2025, according to new data from market researcher NielsenIQ (NIQ). The figure marks a slowdown from 4.1% growth in September, as shoppers held off spending in anticipation of seasonal promotions such as Black Friday…
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11 NovemberSupermarkets
Grocery inflation eases to 4.7% as supermarkets step up Xmas promotions
Grocery price inflation slowed to 4.7% this month as supermarkets stepped up promotions ahead of Christmas, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator. Take-home sales at grocers rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 2 November compared with the same period last year, with spending on promoted items…
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7 NovemberSupermarkets
Waitrose unveils first ‘Home of Food Lovers’ concept store
Waitrose has opened its first “Home of Food Lovers” concept store in Newbury, marking a key step in the grocer’s £1bn investment programme to enhance and expand its 317-strong estate. The 27,000 sq ft Berkshire site will act as a testing ground for new concepts designed to improve service and…
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3 NovemberDepartment Stores
John Lewis to launch VIP experiences for loyalty card members
John Lewis is set to open a VIP lounge at its flagship store on Oxford Street in London for loyalty card members, according to reports from The Telegraph. The company has revealed that it will be trialling the VIP area until Christmas, with customers able to get a complimentary glass…
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Oct- 2025 -27 OctoberSupermarkets
Supermarkets urge chancellor to drop new rates surtax
Nine of Britain’s biggest supermarket chains have called on chancellor Rachel Reeves to exclude large retail stores from the government’s proposed business rates surtax, warning it would add pressure to food prices. The letter, organised by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), was signed by the heads of Aldi, Asda, Iceland,…
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3 OctoberSupermarkets
Waitrose opens new multi-million pound store in London
Waitrose has announced the opening of Wandsworth New Acres, a brand new 2,500 sq ft Little Waitrose convenience shop situated in a new neighbourhood development. The company has revealed that Chris Kern is moving across from the Hampton Hill Little Waitrose shop to be branch manager of Little Waitrose Wandsworth…
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2 OctoberDepartment Stores
John Lewis appoints new chief people officer
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Helen Webb OBE as its new chief people officer, joining the partnership on 24 November. Webb was most recently chief people officer at WHSmith, supporting the business through large scale employee changes, and prior to that was chief people and services…
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Sep- 2025 -17 SeptemberSupermarkets
Total till sales rise 4.1% amid back to school rush
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets grew (+4.1%) in the last four weeks ending 6th September 2025, up from the +3.7% recorded in August, signalled by the end of Summer holidays as shoppers shifted focus to back to school items and preparations for Christmas celebrations. According to the latest data…
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11 SeptemberDepartment Stores
John Lewis H1 losses widen amid tax and budget costs
The John Lewis Partnership has fallen to a £34m loss in the first half of the year, up from a £5m loss the same period last year, attributing the widened loss to a new packaging tax and the effects of the budget. Excluding exceptional items, losses almost tripled from £33m…
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8 SeptemberSupermarkets
Waitrose sales outgrow rivals for fourth consecutive month
Sales at Waitrose grew 0.5 percentage points more than its supermarket rivals for the four weeks ended 9 August 2025, according to data from NIQ Scantrack seen by The Telegraph. This growth marked the fourth consecutive month it has outgrown its rivals as it revamped its stores and improved its…
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