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Waitrose & Partners news

14 September 2023
The John Lewis Partnership released its first half results covering the 26 weeks to 29 th July 2023. They revealed an encouraging start to the year for Waitrose, with sales increasing 4% to £3.7 bn. This helped Waitrose's trading operating profit increase from £431.7m to £504.4m. Waitrose ‘New Lower Prices’ campaign a boost to sales and volumes Waitrose credited its ‘New Lower Prices’ c...
30 August 2023
Waitrose has launched its first lunchtime meal deal. Launched on 30 August, the meal deal, which was was first reported by The Grocer, costs £5 for a main, side and drink. Products from Waitrose’s sandwich, sushi, salad, wraps, fruit, cereal bars, juice and smoothie ranges are included in the offer. Jennifer Moscardini, Waitrose food-to-go buyer, said: “We’re really excited to be launch...
24 August 2023
Whether you participate in dry January or go sober for October, there is a trend for curbing alcohol consumption and embracing low or no-alcohol alternatives. The younger generation, health and improved formulations are bolstering growth Gen Z, and younger Millennials are more inclined to be teetotal then the older generations and are reportedly drinking less or abstaining altogether. ...
14 July 2023
Two major supermarkets have been in the news this week with updates on how they are expanding their rapid delivery service via collaborations with delivery providers. Waitrose has partnered with Uber Eats to expand its rapid delivery service, providing groceries to its customers door in as little as 20 minutes. Source: Waitrose The supermarket which already offers this service v...
13 July 2023
Waitrose has revealed plans to limit the length of time products can be promoted in-store and online. The change will take effect from the 27 th September. The news, first reported by The Grocer, came to light following recent communication with suppliers. Waitrose is reported to have told suppliers it will no longer run price promotions for lines that have been on sale at a promotional price...
11 July 2023
Waitrose latest ad campaign will highlight its ‘no compromise’ commitment to animal welfare. The ads, which are part of its Food to Feel Good About brand promise, will highlight Waitrose’s industry-leading credentials on animal welfare whilst challenging other retailers on their own standards. The campaign will draw shoppers’ attention to the scale of Waitrose’s welfare values down to the...
13 June 2023
Following price cut reductions of 300 in February, Waitrose announced further cuts to over 200 everyday products. Waitrose has outlined that this Is part of a £100m investment in pricing. Around half of the reduced products are now 10% cheaper than they were previously. Commercial Director Charlotte Di Cello said: “We’re investing millions in lowering the prices of everyday food across ou...
19 May 2023
Updated figures published at Companies House this week reveal sales in 2022 were down 3.5% to £6.6 bn. Sales decline coming from online, as instore performance remained flat Waitrose stated all sales declines came from the online channel, with store sales remaining flat year on year. Online accounted for 14% of sales in 2022, down from 17% in 2021. Despite the fall, the online channel’s sha...
13 April 2023
Following a successful trial period in three stores at the end of last year Waitrose will be launching Gail’s Bakery areas to 64 stores in the South and East of England. The move, which will be completed by May this year, will take the number of Waitrose stores stocking Gail’s products from 95 to 159. Waitrose, which first started stocking Gail’s bread in 2010, also announced it will double th...
30 March 2023
The latest release from Kantar, based on data from its 30,000-strong shopper panel, indicates that in the 12 weeks to 19 th March 2023 total till roll consumer spend in Great Britain increased slightly to 8.6% (compared to 8.1% for the previous period). Inflation reaches another record high Grocery price inflation over the 4-week period to March 19th stood at 17.5%, a 0.4% increase from ...