Waitrose

Waitrose is the food retail division of the John Lewis Partnership where it operates alongside – and increasingly in tandem – with John Lewis department stores. The partnership bought Waitrose in 1937. Waitrose has a reputation for an upmarket food offer with a strong focus on product quality and provenance. Retail Week provides news, analysis, features and opinion about Waitrose and the grocery sector.

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Analysis
What does the CMA’s ruling mean for Aldi and Lidl’s broader UK ambitions?
2026-08-10T23:01:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev and Francisco Uranga
At the end of last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) handed down a ruling saying that German discounters Aldi and Lidl should be subject to the same land agreements as their supermarket competitors.
News
Waitrose explores newer store formats for better customer choice and flexibility
2026-07-27T06:31:00+01:00By Megan Robinson
Supermarket chain Waitrose has said it is putting “choice at the heart” of expansion plans as it explores newer formats.
Data
England v Mexico sees searches for energy drinks and pregnancy tests jump on Uber Eats
2026-07-07T15:10:00+01:00By George Arnett
The 2am kickoff of England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico on Monday created an unexpected opportunity for retailers selling through delivery apps.

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News

John Lewis strengthens retail media offer with new platform partnership

2026-06-29T10:28:00+01:00By George MacDonald

Department stores and grocery group the John Lewis Partnership has struck an alliance with specialist partner Kevel to ramp up its retail media proposition.

News

John Lewis to recruit 1,000 care-experienced young people by 2030

2026-06-19T09:25:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan

John Lewis Partnership has committed to recruiting an additional 1,000 young people who have experienced care by 2030, more than doubling its previous target.

B&Q, John Lewis and Tesco pilot new retail media initiative
2026-06-19T05:30:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Ranking: the UK retailers that consumers think offer the best value for money
2026-06-17T23:01:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Waitrose adds more stores as part of £1bn programme
2026-05-26T15:25:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Waitrose to open four stores at Heathrow airport
2026-04-20T06:35:00+01:00By Aoife Morgan

Waitrose to refurbish 30 stores as part of £1bn investment
2026-04-15T06:30:00+01:00By Hugh Radojev
‘M&S has spoken out powerfully on retail crime – now let’s pressure authorities to act’
2026-04-09T15:02:00+01:00By George MacDonald
Ranking: the retailers with the greatest estimated media value on their social posts
2026-04-01T06:00:00+01:00By Ellis Hawthorne
Partnership update: Waitrose leverages AI for delivery, Sephora launches app on ChatGPT, and more
2026-03-31T06:00:00+01:00By Megan Robinson

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