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UK grocery price inflation dropped to 2.1% hitting its lowest level since October 2024

18 August 2026 Editor

UK grocery price inflation dropped to 2.1% in the four weeks to August 9, hitting its lowest level since October 2024, according to the latest figures from Worldpanel by Numerator. The slowdown marks the fifth […]

John Lewis chair warns profits squeezed by ‘really tough’ trading

5 August 2026 Editor

John Lewis Partnership chairman Jason Tarry has warned staff that worsening trading conditions are placing pressure on profits. Tarry told the employee-owned group’s internal magazine that it was preparing for a period of “lower sales […]

Heatwaves trigger surprise spike in winter comfort foods at Waitrose

27 July 2026 Editor

As the UK faces unprecedented heatwaves, consumer spending reveals an unexpected shift in dining habits. Shoppers are showing clear signs of ‘feta fatigue,’ bypassing traditional summer salads in favour of cold-weather comfort foods – with […]

Waitrose to roll out new ‘neighbourhood’ stores as part of £1bn investment

26 July 2026 Editor

Waitrose is planning to roll out a new fleet of neighbourhood-sized stores as part of a £1bn investment plan spanning physical shops, online services, on-demand grocery, and travel retail partnerships. The supermarket said it is […]

Heatwave drives earliest ever harvest at Waitrose Leckford Estate

20 July 2026 Editor

Waitrose has officially commenced its earliest ever harvest of wheat and oilseed rape at its Hampshire-based farm, the Leckford Estate. As the only UK supermarket to own and operate its own farm, Waitrose has stepped […]

Waitrose opens brand new shop in Chelmer Village, Essex

10 July 2026 Editor

Waitrose has welcomed the first customers to its brand new store at Chelmer Village Retail Park in Essex. The highly anticipated opening marks the latest milestone in the supermarket’s UK-wide £1 billion investment programme. The […]

John Lewis profits triple to £126m

13 March 2025 Editor

The John Lewis Partnership, home to Waitrose and John Lewis, reported a significant improvement in financial performance for the full year 2024/25 as profit before tax and exceptional items tripled from £42m to £126m. Profit […]

John Lewis Partnership announces £114m annual investment in pay for its Partners

6 March 2025 Editor

The John Lewis Partnership has announced a £114m investment in pay for 65,000 Partners across the business this year. More than three-quarters (77% equal to £88m) of the pay investment is voluntary and is beyond […]

Move over oysters, mussels are having a shellfish moment this Valentine’s Day

12 February 2025 Editor

While oysters have been traditionally known as the ‘food of love’, Waitrose has seen growing demand for mussels in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. Compared to this time last year, searches on Waitrose.com for ‘Mussels’ […]

Waitrose customers set to host Bridgerton tea parties

15 May 2024 Editor

Searches on Waitrose.com for tea party treats have seen large increases on the week and its predicted to increase again as a new Bridgerton series launches again on our screens. Waitrose’s afternoon tea inspiration page […]