Waitrose trials chilled click-and-collect lockers October 17, 2014 Waitrose is trialling a new click-and-collect service that will allow customers to have groceries delivered to temperature controlled lockers in Tube stations and Gatwick Airport. The high-end supermarket has launched the lockers in two Tube stations – you'll have to make the trek to Chorleywood or Ickenham if you want to be among the [...]
Waitrose feels the pressure as profit declines September 11, 2014 The John Lewis Partnership warned yesterday that the grocery market would remain tough for some time, as a strong performance across its department stores helped offset a decline at its grocery chain Waitrose. The middle-class food retailer, which accounts for about two-thirds of the group’s sales, has grown its share of the market thanks to [...]
Ocado dismisses concerns over Waitrose as sales beat forecasts September 11, 2014 SHARES in Ocado edged two per cent higher yesterday, after the online grocer surprised the City with a better-than-expected rise in sales. Ocado, which prides itself on its high-tech warehouses, said sales rose 15.5 per cent to £218.5m in the 12 weeks to 10 August, up from 13.4 per cent in the second quarter. Chief [...]
Aldi closes in on Waitrose as the discounters scent blood July 29, 2014 The challenges facing Britain’s big four grocers was further laid bare yesterday after new data revealed that Aldi was poised to overtake Waitrose to become the country’s sixth biggest supermarket. Kantar Worlpanel data released yesterday showed Aldi’s sales jumped 32 per cent year-on-year in the 12 weeks to 20 July, bringing its market share within [...]
How Aldi is about to overtake Waitrose and become the sixth largest supermarket in Britain July 29, 2014 Aldi and Lidl continue to win in the battle of the supermarkets as their market share surged and sales were up, leaving the big four- Tesco, Asda, Sinasbury's and Morrisons- trailing behind when it comes to growth. Aldi’s stellar performance places it almost level with Waitrose as the big four continue to feel the pressure [...]
4 ways Waitrose plans to use technology to outsmart its rivals May 8, 2014 Britain’s upmarket grocer Waitrose’s is trialling an array of new technology and services at its newly opened Swindon store that it hopes will give it the edge over its rivals and lure more customers through its doors. In a presentation to analysts and media last week, managing director Mark Price said the 40,000 square [...]
Waitrose and Tesco to set up Tube collection January 29, 2014 TESCO and Waitrose are opening six click-and-collect points each in the London Underground this year, as part of TfL’s efforts to get more retailers using the Tube. The supermarkets will follow Asda, which is running a six-month trial in car parks near Tube stations, with plans to open more outlets this year. Tesco will launch [...]