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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Jul- 2020 -9 JulyCoronavirus
John Lewis shutters eight stores, 1,300 jobs at risk
John Lewis has confirmed it will not be reopening eight sites across the UK, and will now enter into consultation with impacted employees across its estate. The move will reportedly place 1,300 jobs at risk. The sites that are now set to close their doors include its travel hub shops…
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1 JulyDepartment Stores
John Lewis set to axe stores and jobs
Department store chain John Lewis is reportedly set to cut jobs in a bid to reduce its costs. In a memo first seen by the Evening Standard, chairman Sharon White told 80,000 employees that it was “highly unlikely” the group would reopen all of its John Lewis stores. In addition…
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Jun- 2020 -30 JuneNews
Waitrose to create 800 jobs with third online warehouse
Waitrose has unveiled its plans to open a third online fulfilment centre, which will see its online order slots in London quadruple. The centre, based in Greenford, West London, will create 800 jobs in the local area, and “significantly” increase the availability of delivery slots for customers in and around…
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May- 2020 -6 MayCoronavirus
Waitrose to open new distribution centre to double deliveries in London
Waitrose this week will open a new six-acre Customer Fulfilment Centre in Enfield, North London, to double its online grocery orders in the capital by September. The upmarket grocer said the site will create 370 new jobs, building to 850 when at full capacity, by which time it will be…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilNews
Former Sainsbury’s exec set to head Waitrose
The John Lewis Partnership is poised to appoint a former Sainsbury’s executive to head up its food operations at Waitrose in an effort to navigate the ongoing pandemic. According to Sky News, the group’s new chair, Dame Sharon White, has approved the appointment of Sainsbury’s veteran James Bailey for the…
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22 AprilCoronavirus
John Lewis furloughs 14,000 members of staff
John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has revealed it has furloughed over 14,000 members of staff and will slash over £200m from its year spend. The effort to cut costs, which was announced in a letter to partners and staff, comes as John Lewis revealed a “mixed” trading period. With all 50…
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16 AprilSupermarkets
Waitrose launches initiatives to support ‘most vulnerable’ suppliers
Waitrose has revealed a number of initiatives it has launched to support its most vulnerable suppliers during the Covid-19 pandemic. As well as supporting British producers and farmers, the supermarket said it is helping the “most vulnerable” communities in developing countries that supply food and other products through the Waitrose…
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7 AprilSupermarkets
Waitrose reverses decision on controversial ‘time bank’ scheme
Waitrose has made a u-turn on its controversial ‘time bank’ scheme which expected employees self-isolating without symptoms and unable to work from home to make up the time at a later date. However, a Waitrose spokesperson said partners will no longer be required to ‘time bank’ any of their time…
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Mar- 2020 -24 MarchShopping Centres
Westfield Stratford announces temporary closure amid coronavirus outbreak
Shopping centre Westfield Stratford City has announced it is “substantially closed” amid the outbreak of the Covid-19 outbreak. The shopping centre announced its closure on social media with a statement that it was closed with exceptions from grocery stores and pharmacies to “service our communities’ needs.” The statement read: “We…
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23 MarchDepartment Stores
John Lewis stores to close for first time in 155 years
John Lewis Partnership has announced the temporary closure of all John Lewis stores in light of the coronavirus pandemic. All 50 sites will cease trading today (Monday 23 March), after the “difficult decision” was confirmed by its board. It marks the first time in the group’s 155-year history that its…
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