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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose launches supermarket first ‘Made Without Nitrites’ gammon joint and lardons as demand soars]]></title>
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    Waitrose expands its 'Made Without Nitrites' range with two supermarket first additions: Free Range British Unsmoked Gammon Joint and British Smoked Bacon Lardons
    This year, Waitrose has doubled their &lsquo;Made Without Nitrites&rsquo; range, amid wider customer demand for clean-label, minimalist ingredients
    Sales of the 'Made Without Nitrites' range are up +34% in the last year, with sales of the &lsquo;Made Without Nitrites&rsquo; British Roast and Honey Roast hams +70% since their launch in May

Waitrose is expanding its 'Made Without Nitrites' range, introducing a supermarket first with the launch of its &lsquo;Made Without Nitrites&rsquo; Free Range British Unsmoked Gammon Joint and British Smoked Bacon Lardons. The move comes as customer appetite for made without nitrites alternatives continues to accelerate.
Lizzi Shearing, Pork Product Developer at Waitrose, says, "Shoppers are becoming increasingly mindful of food processing and making health-conscious choices, looking for simpler ingredients and cleaner labels without sacrificing on taste. Expanding our &lsquo;Made Without Nitrites&rsquo; range into the roasting aisle with a first-to-market gammon joint means even more options for cleaner eating. It&rsquo;s an accessible swap for families who want to minimise preservatives, while still enjoying their favourite weekend roasts and midweek meals."
In the last year, Waitrose has doubled its &lsquo;Made Without Nitrites&rsquo; range, with sales demand surging +34% in the last year. Since launching its first-to-market &lsquo;Made Without Nitrites&rsquo; British Roast Ham and British Honey Roast Ham in May, sales for these products have surged by +70%. Other highlights in the range include Waitrose Made Without Nitrites Unsmoked Back Bacon, with sales +22% in the last year.
Emer Lowry, Nutritionist at Waitrose, says: "Nitrites in processed meats have been under the spotlight for years due to their potential link to the formation of nitrosamines during high-heat cooking like frying or roasting. As our customers pay closer attention to on pack ingredient lists, providing options without added nitrites gives shoppers more choice without compromising on flavour and taste.&rdquo;
Waitrose&rsquo;s full &lsquo;Made Without Nitrites&rsquo; range includes:

    NEW Waitrose Made Without Nitrites Free Range British Unsmoked Gammon Joint
    NEW Waitrose Made Without Nitrites British Smoked Bacon Lardons - launches 7th October
    Waitrose Made Without Nitrites British Roast Ham
    Waitrose Made Without Nitrites British Honey Roast Ham
    Waitrose Made Without Nitrites British Unsmoked Back Bacon
    Waitrose Made Without Nitrites British Smoked Back Bacon
    Waitrose Made Without Nitrites British Unsmoked Streaky Bacon
    Waitrose Made Without Nitrites British Smoked Streaky Bacon

Notes to Editors
About Waitrose
Waitrose is the Home of Food Lovers, serving customers with exceptional quality products and expert service.
Part of the John Lewis Partnership - the UK&rsquo;s largest employee-owned business - Waitrose has over 320 shops and a strong online business. It also has agreements with brands like Welcome Break and Shell, further bolstering its local footprint.
It works closely with British farmers and suppliers, and is a market-leader for animal welfare and responsible sourcing - using sustainable farming methods, including on its very own farm, the Leckford Estate.
Waitrose holds a Royal Warrant as Grocer and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose revamps ‘Good Health’ logo in response to customer demand for cleaner ingredients]]></title>
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    The new criteria will make it even easier for Food Lovers looking to make healthy choices&nbsp;
    The updated Good Health logo shifts the focus from traditional low-calorie and low-fat metrics toward positive nutrition and ingredient transparency
    Builds upon Waitrose&rsquo;s ongoing additive reduction programme, which has improved the recipes of 110 own label products, removing 220 unnecessary additives over the past 20 months

Waitrose has today announced an evolution of its 'Good Health' logo, introducing ingredient criteria alongside nutritional criteria.
First launched in 2018 to help shoppers easily identify healthier choices, the updated Good Health logo shifts the focus from traditional low-calorie and low-fat metrics toward positive nutrition and ingredient transparency. The update comes as internal research reveals that 93% of Waitrose Food Lovers* prioritise avoiding ultra-processed foods and actively check product ingredient lists.
Under the new standards, products carrying the refreshed yellow Good Health logo must meet the new dual criteria covering both nutritional profiles and ingredients.
Dr Joanne Lunn, Lead Nutritionist at Waitrose comments: &ldquo;Our customers look to us for guidance when it comes to making healthy choices, and this move enables us to support Food Lovers to identify even better choices.&nbsp; The new yellow Good Health logo will be easily identifiable across a wide variety of Waitrose products, and will highlight healthy choices which have been labelled according to the new criteria of both ingredients as well as nutrition.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The labelling of healthy choices has evolved over the years. While the focus used to be on low calories and low fat options, we&rsquo;re seeing customer demand shift towards more positive nutrition and a raised consideration of ingredients, which is why we are expanding our Good Health logo criteria to include ingredients as well as nutrition.&rdquo;
To carry the updated Good Health logo on pack, products must satisfy two clear benchmarks:

    Ingredient standards: Zero additives or less recognisable ingredients, removing markers commonly associated with ultra-processed foods.
    Nutrition standards: Must carry at least one valid health/nutrition claim, classify as non-HFSS (not high in fat, sugar, or salt) under the UK government&rsquo;s Nutrient Profile Score, and feature zero red traffic lights - with exceptions granted only for naturally occurring fats (e.g., nuts, seeds, avocados, milk, fish) and naturally occurring sugars. Amber traffic lights for saturated fat are only permitted if no added saturated fats are present.

The rollout of the new Good Health logo builds upon Waitrose&rsquo;s ongoing additive reduction programme, which has improved the recipes of 110 own label products, removing 220 unnecessary additives over the past 20 months.
Waitrose maintains a strict prohibition on artificial colours and flavourings. Waitrose prohibits the use of 146 specific additives, including 16 which have been added in the last 20 months, across its entire own label portfolio, and requires suppliers to provide formal rationales for any functional additives. The list is published on the&nbsp;Health, nutrition and wellbeing page. This marks another step by Waitrose to reduce unnecessary industrial stabilisers, emulsifiers, and hidden additives across ready-made meals and everyday staples and to increase transparency of the ingredients that we use.
The new yellow Good Health logo will begin appearing in Waitrose stores and online from September.
For more information about Waitrose&rsquo;s approach to health and nutrition, please visit the&nbsp;Health, nutrition and wellbeing page.
Notes to Editors
*JLP Customer Mindset Survey April 2026&nbsp;
About Waitrose
Waitrose is the Home of Food Lovers, serving customers with exceptional quality products and expert service.
Part of the John Lewis Partnership - the UK&rsquo;s largest employee-owned business - Waitrose has over 320 shops and a strong online business. It also has agreements with brands like Welcome Break and Shell, further bolstering its local footprint.
It works closely with British farmers and suppliers, and is a market-leader for animal welfare and responsible sourcing - using sustainable farming methods, including on its very own farm, the Leckford Estate.
Waitrose holds a Royal Warrant as Grocer and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[From bespoke travel adventures to curated art: John Lewis brings new expert services to stores]]></title>
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    John Lewis accelerates its shift toward immersive, experiential retail by bringing new specialist concessions to stores&nbsp;
    
    
    New partnerships launch across travel and fine art advisory, and wider rollout of bespoke wellbeing and luxury piercing services
    
    
    Expansion is part of John Lewis's £800m brand transformation, turning department stores into vibrant, must-visit destinations
    

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John Lewis is supercharging its in-store experience, introducing an expanded line-up of specialist concessions nationwide as it redefines physical retail.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Powered by a £800m brand transformation programme, which includes four store refurbishments this year, the retailer is developing vibrant destinations where shopping meets discovery, world-class expertise and memorable experiences.

As today's customers seek out rich, tactile, and advisor-led experiences over routine transactions, John Lewis is pairing its trusted heritage with market-leading specialists. This rollout supports John Lewis' omnichannel strategy by combining the convenience of online shopping with friendly, expert services in store. Chosen for their service excellence and high customer appeal, each partner gives customers fresh reasons to explore, engage, and spend time in store.&nbsp;


    
    Audley Travel: The travel expert is launching interactive, inspiring in-store travel hubs across 12 stores from November, offering end-to-end holiday planning by destination specialists across over 90 worldwide destinations including private safaris, land-and-cruise trips, beach stays, cultural escapes, and milestone celebrations. This will be the first time Audley Travel has had a high street presence in its 30 year history.
    
    
    Clarendon Fine Art: The UK's largest art gallery group is opening dedicated galleries in three branches by early October, offering personalised art consultancy and access to curated contemporary fine art and 20th-century masters. Artists such as Mr Brainwash and The Connor Brothers through to 20th Century Masters such as L.S Lowry, Picasso and Keith Haring feature in the collection.&nbsp;
    
    
    Randox Health: The preventative healthcare leader is more than doubling its existing in-store clinics, empowering customers to proactively track their health with accessible blood testing and wellness assessments.
    
    
    Tish Lyon: The piercing and jewellery brand is more than doubling its presence across John Lewis this year, delivering safe, premium piercing and jewellery welding services, with solid 14k gold jewellery fitted by elite piercers in bespoke studios.&nbsp;
    [Further detail on the brands and their rollout below]&nbsp;
    

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These concessions sit alongside John Lewis's signature Partner led advisory services - including Home Design, Personal Styling, and Nursery consultations - while complementing popular existing partnerships like Tapi and David Clulow Opticians. The appetite for in-person expertise is on the rise: demand for John Lewis’s advisory services rose over 5% in the first half of the year.

Katie Papakonstantinou, Director of Services and Hospitality at John Lewis, said:&nbsp;"Our stores are the beating heart of the John Lewis brand, and physical retail is undergoing an exciting revolution. Today’s shoppers want far more than products on shelves, they want inspiration, helpful expertise, and extraordinary experiences. By uniting world-class specialist partners like Clarendon Fine Art and Audley Travel with our core expertise, we are transforming our stores into dynamic destinations that drive footfall and build customer loyalty."

Richard Hodgson, CEO at Audley Travel, commented: "We're delighted to partner with John Lewis for our first physical retail presence in our 30 years' operation. This partnership will allow us to engage new clients through immersive in-store experiences and to really bring our unique offering to life. Our in-store staff will work closely with our destination specialists, each of whom arranges trips to only a small number of destinations - not a whole region - having lived or travelled extensively there. This knowledge and insight allows us to create authentic journeys, firmly rooted in the culture of a destination.

"Our brands share many synergies, for example a discerning, affluent customer base and high levels of personal service. Partnering with John Lewis creates a holistic service combining Audley's expertise and the trust of the John Lewis brand, offering customers who shop in the stores a seamless solution for their holiday needs."

Rebecca Ball, Chief Commercial Officer at Clarendon Fine Art, said:&nbsp;"Our partnership with John Lewis marks an important milestone in Clarendon Fine Art's growth, bringing together two brands united by quality, expertise and personal service.

"We believe art collecting should be driven by genuine connection and emotional resonance. By integrating our artworks within shopping spaces customers already know and trust, we can make those moments of discovery more natural and accessible, while demonstrating the powerful role art and culture can play in creating richer retail experiences."
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Audley Travel
Bringing tailored travel planning to the high street, Audley Travel is opening in 12 John Lewis branches from this autumn onwards. Country specialists will offer tailormade, end-to-end holiday planning, giving customers the opportunity to book once-in-a-lifetime trips to more than 90 destinations worldwide, including private safaris, land-and-cruise trips, beach stays, cultural escapes, and milestone celebrations.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Audley in its 30th anniversary year. Their spaces within the John Lewis stores will be interactive, inviting travel hubs rather than traditional booking desks, featuring travel inspiration events and regularly refreshed displays to spark curiosity.&nbsp;

Audley Travel concessions will be within the following John Lewis stores: Cardiff, Cribbs Causeway, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Edinburgh, Norwich, Reading, Poole, Oxford Street, Peter Jones, High Wycombe, Southampton.

Clarendon Fine Art
The UK's largest art gallery group renowned for bringing world-class artwork to high streets. Each gallery within John Lewis presents a curated collection of works by artists, spanning contemporary visionaries, modern masters and emerging talent. The selection includes works from contemporary established artists such as Mr Brainwash and The Connor Brothers to 20th Century Masters such as L.S Lowry, Picasso and Keith Haring available across a range of price points.

Located on the second floor at John Lewis Oxford Street, the ground floor in Cheadle and the first floor in Southampton, the galleries have been designed to complement the character and customer profile of each store. Clarendon Fine Art is now open in John Lewis Oxford Street and Southampton stores, and will shortly be open in the Cheadle store.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Randox Health
Building on strong initial demand for accessible preventive healthcare, Randox Health is expanding its preventative health checks and blood testing clinics to four additional John Lewis shops, empowering customers to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. This will bring its total to seven clinics within John Lewis stores - Bluewater, Cambridge, Cheadle, Cheltenham, High Wycombe, Newcastle and Reading.&nbsp;

Tish Lyon
Luxury piercing brand Tish Lyon is expanding its footprint, opening six new dedicated studios in John Lewis stores this year. Known for solid 14k gold jewellery and high-grade, professional piercers, the studios offer safe, stylish, and high-end piercing experiences.

The expansion follows on from a successful initial introduction at three stores, with the new studios opening in direct response to significant customer demand.&nbsp;

Tish Lyon studios will be in nine John Lewis stores by the end of the year. Already open: Oxford Street, Liverpool, Bluewater, Trafford Centre, Edinburgh, Leicester.&nbsp; To open in in the coming months: Cambridge, Reading, Glasgow.


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IMAGES available here.
For more information please contact gillian.stark@johnlewis.co.uk.&nbsp;

About John Lewis
John Lewis brings together fashion, home, beauty and technology across 36 shops, johnlewis.com and its app, combining quality products with the service and expertise of its Partners.&nbsp;

Alongside shopping, it offers hospitality and a range of customer services, from personal styling and nursery advice to home design. Founded in 1864, it holds the Royal Warrant of Appointment as supplier of Household Goods and Furnishings to His Majesty King Charles III.&nbsp;

Its Never Knowingly Undersold promise gives customers confidence on both quality and price, and it was named Which? Retailer of the Year in 2025 and 2026.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Introducing Lazy Oaf, but for kids: Oafy, launching exclusively with John Lewis]]></title>
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    A 43-piece collection will be landing exclusively at John Lewis and Lazy Oaf this winter
    The collection marks the brands first step into childrenswear.
    Built for everyday adventures, the collection brings together Lazy Oafs creative legacy and signature designs, with a thoughtful approach to durable, practical kidswear.

After 25 years of making clothes for adults who do things their own way, cult London label Lazy Oaf is introducing its first-ever kidswear collection: Oafy.
Launching on 1 October 2026 the 43-piece collection will be available at LazyOaf.com, and exclusively in selected John Lewis stores and online at johnlewis.com. Prices start from &pound;19, with styles in sizes 0-12 years.
Oafy is a collection designed around childhood itself - encouraging kids to follow their curiosity, take play seriously and let their imagination lead the way.
Built for everyday adventures, the collection brings together Lazy Oafs creative legacy and signature designs, with a thoughtful approach to durable, practical kidswear. It spans reversible pieces, easy shapes and iconic Lazy Oaf prints such as blue sky and clouds or happy faces.
Printed fleece pram suits and puffer jackets pair with reversible trousers that mix clashing stripes and patchwork checks for double the looks.
A borg fleece gilet features playful googly-eye pockets before revealing the brand's "Shut Your Mouth" character graphic across the back.

    
        
            
            
            
        
    

Perfect for play, the collection was designed without the constraints of neatness, and with plenty of room for silliness - or a quick change when things get messy.
Gemma Shiel, Founder and Creative Director of Lazy Oaf, said:&nbsp;"After 25 years of building Lazy Oaf, our community has grown up with us and many are now raising kids of their own. I wanted to make kids clothes that champion creativity, self-expression and individuality from the very start, because childhood should be full of colour, curiosity and a bit of good chaos.
Oafy is about making pieces that work hard, get handed down and encourage kids to be themselves. If it helps raise a generation that feels confident enough to be a bit different, then that's a pretty lovely thing."
Playful without being precious and designed to keep up with childhood in all its joyful unpredictability, Oafy has created a collection to nurture kids to grow into the curious and silly individuals they're meant to be.
My John Lewis members will have first access to buy the collection from the 28th September, before Oafy Launches on 1st October at LazyOaf.com as well as at selected John Lewis stores and online at johnlewis.com.
Notes to Editors
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Download cut out images here.&nbsp;
For more information please contact Lianne Martin: lianne.martin@johnlewis.co.uk
About Lazy Oaf
Founded in London by Gemma Shiel, Lazy Oaf has spent 25 years building a global community around unconventional design and a refusal to take fashion too seriously. As the brand celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, the collaboration reflects on the cultural influences that have inspired both Gem and the brand's creative journey.
About John Lewis
John Lewis brings together fashion, home, beauty and technology across 36 shops, johnlewis.com and its app, combining quality products with the service and expertise of its Partners.
Alongside shopping, it offers hospitality and a range of customer services, from personal styling and nursery advice to home design. Founded in 1864, it holds the Royal Warrant of Appointment as supplier of Household Goods and Furnishings to His Majesty King Charles III.
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<title><![CDATA[The next generation of re-usable bag: Dish X Anya Hindmarch Universal Bag hits Waitrose]]></title>
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    Available from the end of September nation-wide priced at &pound;15
    Exclusive pink colourway, 100% recycled plastic, fully recyclable, and featuring a built-in freepost returns pocket.
    Marking a brand-new milestone for the Universal Bag initiative, a unique iteration has been crafted exclusively for a broadcast partner.

This Autumn, your weekly dinner party invitation just got a whole lot more stylish. Dish from Waitrose, which has become one of Britain's defining entertainment podcasts, hosted by the incomparable Nick Grimshaw and Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett, is stepping out of the studio and into your shopping basket to join the Universal Bag initiative; a global sustainability project led by Anya Hindmarch, manufactured by the Solent Group and together with major food retailers worldwide. In a partnership that is a first of its kind for the ambitious project, we&rsquo;ve joined forces to create a limited-edition accessory that&rsquo;s as much a conversation starter as the podcast itself.
The Universal Bag is the next generation of reusable bag, a recycled and recyclable shopping bag that is designed to take everything, everywhere. Whether you&rsquo;re grabbing ingredients for one of Angela&rsquo;s legendary recipes or just stocking up on dinner party nibbles, it&rsquo;s weight tested to up to 12kg allowing plenty of capacity for all the essentials. The Dish edition comes in a punchy pink with green nastro handles.
It&rsquo;s not just aesthetics. The Universal Bag is also a sustainability powerhouse. Since 2021, this collaborative project has saved over 546 tonnes of plastic (the weight of 46 double-decker buses) from landfill. It&rsquo;s durable, desirable, and circular. When it eventually reaches the end of its very long life, you simply pop it in its own built-in freepost envelope and post it through a letterbox to be 100% recycled locally.
The Dish X Anya Hindmarch Universal Bag will be available at 225 core Waitrose shops&nbsp;nationally and online at Waitrose.com from the end of September and will be priced at &pound;15. They will not be available in Waitrose convenience shops, Welcome Break locations, fuel stations or the Channel Islands. Due to the expected high demand, purchases will be limited to three per customer.
Nathan Ansell, Chief Customer Officer at Waitrose, says: &ldquo;As the home of food lovers we're bringing the infectious energy of Dish to your weekly shop. This collaboration is a love letter to everything we stand for: great taste, bold style, and a serious passion for food. Whether you&rsquo;re sourcing ingredients for an Angela Hartnett masterpiece or grabbing nibbles for tonight's dinner party, now you can do it with proper Dish flair.&rdquo;
Anya Hindmarch, Founder and Creative Director, comments: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s exciting to see the Universal Bag project is truly driving change in consumer behaviour, and contributing to a circular economy, with over 500 tonnes of plastic saved from landfill so far.&nbsp; Plastic pollution remains a pressing environmental issue but working together with major global food retailers shows the solution must be collaborative.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Tracey Dobkins, CEO Solent Group, comments: &ldquo;The Universal Bag is more than a reusable bag, it&rsquo;s a thoughtfully designed solution that combines style, practicality, and sustainability, with durability that truly makes it a bag for life. Drawing on our technical and quality expertise, we work closely with Anya and her team throughout our manufacturing process, from development and retailer compliance through to delivery and merchandising &ndash; this collaboration isn&rsquo;t just about a product; it&rsquo;s about reshaping behaviours and encouraging better choices.&rdquo;
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List of Waitrose shops where
About Waitrose
Waitrose is the Home of Food Lovers, serving customers with exceptional quality products and expert service.
Part of the John Lewis Partnership - the UK's largest employee-owned business - Waitrose has over 320 shops and a strong online business. It also has agreements with brands like Welcome Break and Shell, further bolstering its local footprint.
It works closely with British farmers and suppliers, and is a market-leader for animal welfare and responsible sourcing - using sustainable farming methods, including its very own farm, the Leckford Estate. Waitrose has 800 specialist counters across its shops, and holds a Royal Warrant as Grocer and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles 111.
About Dish from Waitrose
Since launching in 2022, Dish from Waitrose has become one of Britain's defining entertainment podcasts, renowned for bringing together world-class food with candid, unfiltered conversations featuring some of the biggest names in film, television, music and culture. Previous guests have included Olivia Colman &amp; Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Dua Lipa, Florence Pugh, Tom Holland, Cynthia Erivo, Romesh Ranganathan and Gordon Ramsay, with forthcoming episodes featuring: Andrew Garfield, Alison Hammond &amp; Noel Fielding, and Rob Beckett.
Dish from Waitrose is the world's most successful branded podcast, surpassing one billion combined downloads, views and listens since launching in 2022.*
*Most popular branded podcast based on long form audio and views of the episodes (across podcast platforms such as Apple, Spotify, and views on YouTube)
One billion views, downloads and listens based on long form audio and views of the episodes (across podcast platforms such as Apple, Spotify, and views on YouTube) plus short form views of clips from the show (across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook).
About Solent Group
Leading manufacturer of reusable bags supplying the market&rsquo;s most influential household brands with innovative and industry pioneering portfolios. We are the original reusable bag company launching the first reusable bag within the UK over 20 years ago when the requirement to minimise single use plastic bags was as relevant as it is today. The use of earth friendly and durable materials married with efficient construction techniques has ensured we continue to lead from the forefront, producing over 200 million bags globally.
About Anya Hindmarch
Anya Hindmarch is a luxury accessories brand founded in 1987. Modern craftsmanship, creativity, responsibility, a touch of humour and personalisation sit at the heart of everything the brand does. The brand shows an ongoing commitment to improving sustainability and focusing on the circularity of materials, alongside the Universal Bag, current projects include the I Am A Plastic Bag campaign and the Return To Nature project.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[John Lewis turns on the Christmas magic ]]></title>
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    A pop-culture inspired mouse topped the decoration charts selling out within the first 48hrs - you could say it&rsquo;s got &lsquo;Golden&rsquo; status!
    Early demand surges: gift wrap searches up five fold and charity Christmas card searches up 75%.
    Christmas crackers see high demand with sales up 25%, boosted by the new Traitors cracker.

With a little over 13 weeks to go, the festive season has officially begun at John Lewis today as its much-loved Christmas shop opens its doors across the country, serving as the ultimate one-stop destination for everything needed to make the season feel magical from festive trees, lights, and tableware to nostalgic decorations, thoughtful gifts, and wrapping.
Shoppers are already getting wrapped up and preparing ahead of the festive rush. Demand is surging across key categories, with searches for Christmas gift tags up by 50%, tableware up 25%, and stockings up 50%. Wrapping paper is topping shoppers' lists, with the Gruffalo emerging as a sought-after design.
Cydney Ball, Head of Christmas at John Lewis says:&nbsp;&ldquo;After months of planning, creating and bringing our vision to life, it&rsquo;s incredibly exciting to finally open the doors to our Christmas shop and share it with our customers. Christmas at John Lewis is about so much more than finding the perfect gift or ornament for the tree. It&rsquo;s about the anticipation, the nostalgia and those little moments that make the season feel magical. We can't wait for our customers to step inside and start their Christmas story with us.&rdquo;
With many Millennial and Gen Z shoppers increasingly stepping away from digital screens in favour of a more analogue lifestyle1. John Lewis is embracing nostalgia as shoppers seek out retro classics. Vinyl record sales jumped 98%, prompting the launch of 17 new vinyl lines ahead of Christmas. Nostalgic tech is also thriving: sales of the retro Native Union Pop Phone spiked 186% last week alone. Sentimental shoppers can choose from a wide selection of retro decorations, including a 70s disco mouse, a miniature arcade game, a cassette tape, and a classic sketch toy.&nbsp; For families planning screen-free time over Christmas there is the exclusive Traitors game.
Embracing the 'kidulting' trend, classic characters such as Miffy and Snoopy feature within the Christmas shop, proving that nostalgia and family favourites appeal to all ages. Embracing the joy of cuddly toys, John Lewis has introduced a charming collection of loveable yetis, each with a unique personality with a distinctly British spin.&nbsp; Handbag charms have emerged as a popular trend this year, and these enchanting yeti characters are leading the charge. Available as exclusive furry baubles that double up as collectable bag charms, they seamlessly transition from festive tree decorations into stylish year round accessories.&nbsp;


    
        
            
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The ever popular Santa&rsquo;s tea party has returned to selected John Lewis stores for the festive season. Following the demand last Christmas, John Lewis is offering 28% more tickets, giving even more children the opportunity to enjoy the experience. This year, the tea parties will be more immersive and enchanting than ever before, with a special storytime hosted by Santa and his elves accompanied by hot chocolate, festive treats and a special gift from Danish toy construction brand PLUS-PLUS. 65% of tickets have already been sold to My John Lewis customers before going onto general sale on the 28th September.
In selected stores, customers can enjoy a range of festive experiences from much-loved brands, including Hotel Chocolat (where they can discover their perfect chocolate Love Match) and Biscuiteers (an exclusive pick and mix biscuit pop-up with a keepsake tin).&nbsp; New for 2026, selected stores will be offering on-the-spot personalisation for customers who purchase any cashmere item creating the perfect gift&hellip; or the ideal gift to yourself.
After the success of last year, the seasonal masterclasses are back, offering My John Lewis members the opportunity to sharpen their creative skills from the John Lewis experts. Selected stores will offer festive themed workshops such as candle making, prosecco bottle paint and sip gatherings, wreath making and the opportunity to create your own bag charm.
All stores will be holding talks covering a range of themes, such as how to build the perfect winter capsule wardrobe, a &lsquo;treetorial&rsquo; on how to style and decorate your tree, and top tips on how to set the perfect table for Christmas. Customers simply sign up to become a My John Lewis member for the opportunity to attend the exclusive events.
Notes to Editors
For more information on this year&rsquo;s Christmas trends please contact Lizzie Dummer, Senior Communications Officer: lizzie.dummer@johnlewis.co.uk
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1&nbsp;The John Lewis Research &amp; Insight Team's Consumer Trends 2026 collation&rsquo;
Santa tea party
Info-Child (1-16yrs) ticket &pound;25+&pound;2.50 booking fee (includes a gift and a choice of snack and drink), Adult ticket &pound;8 + 80p booking fee (includes a tea or coffee and a slice of cake).&nbsp; Maximum of two adults per child.
Locations-Bluewater, Brent Cross, Cambridge, Cardiff, Cheadle, Cheltenham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, High Wycombe, Kingston, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Reading, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford City, Welwyn and White City.
Cashmere personalisation
Info-free for customers with proof of purchase for a piece of cashmere.
Locations-Cambridge, Cheadle, Edinburgh, High Wycombe and Oxford Street.
Candle making
Info- &pound;50pp.&nbsp; Create your very own custom scented candle and formulate a bespoke essential oil aromatherapy rollerball tailored to your mood.
Location-Bluewater, Cambridge, Cheadle, Cribbs Causeway, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Oxford Street and Peter Jones.
Prosecco bottle paint and sip
Info-&pound;50pp.&nbsp; Transform a bottle of prosecco into a hand-painted Christmas gift guided by a professional artist.
Location-Bluewater, Cambridge, Cheadle, Cribbs Causeway, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Oxford Street and Peter Jones, Welwyn Garden City.
Luxury wreath making
Info-&pound;55pp. Create a bespoke Christmas wreath from fresh seasonal foliage on a natural willow base.
Location-Bluewater, Cambridge, Cheadle, Cribbs Causeway, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Oxford Street and Peter Jones, Welwyn Garden City.
Bag charm making
Info-&pound;35pp Design and handcraft a bespoke bag charm
Location-Bluewater, Cambridge, Cheadle, Cribbs Causeway, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Oxford Street and Peter Jones.
Festive talks
Info-&pound;10 pp redeemable against any John Lewis purchase. Choose from;
Treetorial: How To Style &amp; Decorate Your Tree This Year
Set the Perfect Table for Christmas Masterclass
How to build the perfect winter capsule wardrobe
Location-all stores
Sustainability
Sustainability remains at the heart of the collections, with every paper and cracker assortment FSC-certified, recyclable and plastic-free. All products are glitter-free, using less glitter than ever across decorations and paper. Premium pre-lit trees are manufactured using energy generated entirely by solar panels, and tinsel is made in Wales to reduce environmental impact.
About John Lewis
John Lewis brings together fashion, home, beauty and technology across 36 shops, johnlewis.com and its app, combining quality products with the service and expertise of its Partners.
Alongside shopping, it offers hospitality and a range of customer services, from personal styling and nursery advice to home design. Founded in 1864, it holds the Royal Warrant of Appointment as supplier of Household Goods and Furnishings to His Majesty King Charles III.
Its Never Knowingly Undersold promise gives customers confidence on both quality and price, and it was named Which? Retailer of the Year in 2025 and 2026.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose announced as founding brand partner for Amol Rajan’s new platform, The Amol Rajan Connection]]></title>
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    The Amol Rajan Connection is a modern media platform built around people, ideas, and future opportunities.
    The strategic partnership launches on 22 September across multiple digital channels, including LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.
    The new platform is set to feature an exceptional lineup of guests, spotlighting a number of crucial topics including sustainability, quality, and British farming.

Waitrose has been unveiled as one of the official launch partners for The Amol Rajan Connection, a modern media platform built around people, ideas, and future opportunities launching under Amol Rajan's production company.
The strategic partnership officially launches today (22 September) across multiple digital channels, including LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts
Amol Rajan says: &ldquo;Anyone who knows me knows I&rsquo;m a massive food lover, from growing up on incredible home-cooked food and working as a restaurant critic to feeding my four kids every day.
&ldquo;For years, Waitrose has been my go-to for the best quality food, and I&rsquo;ve long admired their founding mission and employee-owned model, where workers are Partners. They are a partnership in every sense, and I&rsquo;m thrilled that Waitrose is joining us as a launch partner for The Amol Rajan Connection.
&ldquo;Their commitment to quality, doing the right thing, and supporting our food system aligns completely with my values, and I&rsquo;m excited for what we&rsquo;ll achieve together.&rdquo;
Nathan Ansell, Waitrose Chief Customer Officer, said: &ldquo;We are proud to be a launch partner for The Amol Rajan Connection. It allows us to connect with audiences through meaningful, thought-provoking conversation about the big ideas shaping our future.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re delighted to support Amol&rsquo;s new venture, spotlighting crucial stories around sustainability, quality, and British farming. With an exceptional lineup of upcoming guests, we know our customers will be just as inspired as we are.&rdquo;
Notes to Editors
About Waitrose
Waitrose is the Home of Food Lovers, serving customers with exceptional quality products and expert service.
Part of the John Lewis Partnership - the UK&rsquo;s largest employee-owned business - Waitrose has over 320 shops and a strong online business. It also has agreements with brands like Welcome Break and Shell, further bolstering its local footprint.
It works closely with British farmers and suppliers, and is a market-leader for animal welfare and responsible sourcing - using sustainable farming methods, including on its very own farm, the Leckford Estate.
Waitrose holds a Royal Warrant as Grocer and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose extends Tony's Open Chain partnership]]></title>
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    Over half of Waitrose seasonal chocolate products will now be sourced via Tony's Open Chain Mass Balance
    
    
    Waitrose has increased the total amount of cocoa beans purchased through Tony's Open Chain by 53%* reinforcing Waitrose's commitment to sourcing cocoa responsibly
    
    
    Waitrose was the first UK based retailer to partner with Tony's Open Chain in 2024 to source cocoa for 9 chocolate bars
    

Waitrose has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Tony's Open Chain, scaling up its action to source cocoa responsibly across its seasonal and boxed chocolate lines.

Under the expanded agreement, over half of Waitrose seasonal chocolate will now be sourced via Tony's Open Chain Mass Balance. This transition also involves strengthening the sourcing credentials of its own-label boxed chocolates using the Tony's Open Chain mass balance "Bean to Machine" sourcing model for the first time in addition to its existing Fairtrade Certified Cocoa sourcing.

The expansion builds on Waitrose's landmark 2024 agreement, when it became the first UK based retailer to join Tony's Open Chain as a 'Mission Ally'. The initial rollout covered six Waitrose own-brand chocolate bars and three Cook's ingredients bars using segregated cocoa.&nbsp;

Marija Rompani, Director of Ethics &amp; Sustainability at John Lewis Partnership comments: "We're proud to extend our partnership with Tony's Chocolonely through Tony's Open Chain. Enhancing our responsible sourcing standards is an essential part of building resilient supply chains that deliver the high-quality ethically sourced products our customers expect, both now and in the future.&nbsp;

"By broadening our sourcing of cocoa through Tony's Open Chain, we hope to show what’s possible and to encourage other retailers and brands to join in its shared mission to help end exploitation in the cocoa supply chain once and for all."

Rianne van Doeveren, General Manager at Tony's Open Chain comments:&nbsp;"When we talk about impact, we're talking about real families in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire whose livelihoods depend on cocoa. Waitrose's extension of their partnership with Tony's Open Chain is not symbolic, it's a practical change. More cocoa will be flowing through a supply chain that commits to higher cocoa prices for the long term, traces the beans sourced, and invests directly in the communities that grow them.

These farmers deserve partners who show up properly, and that's exactly what Waitrose is doing. We thank Waitrose for their trust, dedication and passion in expanding the volume of cocoa sourced via our impact model, and proving that it’s possible to create more equitable supply chains."

By deepening its involvement, Waitrose reinforces its support for Tony's Open Chain's Sourcing Principles:

    
    100% Traceable Beans: Ensuring complete visibility over where cocoa is grown and its journey through the supply chain up to at least the first cocoa processor, prior to mass-balance mixing.
    
    
    A Higher Price: Committing to pay the Living Income Reference Price for cocoa to help bridge the gap to a living income for farmers.
    
    
    Strong Co-operatives: Investing in professionalisation of farmer cooperatives to empower local communities.
    
    
    Long-Term Commitments: Working with suppliers on multi-year agreements to offer income security.
    
    
    Quality &amp; Productivity: Supporting farmers to improve yield and agricultural practices safely.
    

All Tony's Open Chain cocoa remains Fairtrade certified as well. As part of Waitrose's ambition to close the living income gap, the retailer pays an additional premium on top of the Fairtrade certified bean price to achieve the Living Income Reference Price, a benchmark set by Fairtrade International.

While the sourcing models advance, the products themselves remain unchanged in taste and quality. Customers will continue to enjoy the exact same recipes and flavours across Waitrose chocolate bars, Cook’s ingredients, seasonal treats, and boxed chocolates, with the added assurance of ethically sourced cocoa.

* Since the 2023-2024 cocoa season
Notes to Editors
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New products sourcing cocoa via Tony's Open Chain are using the mass-balance sourcing model. Waitrose commits to buying the required amount of cocoa beans in advance from participating Tony's cocoa farms. Those cocoa beans are segregated up to the first point of cocoa processing, and thereafter may be mixed during manufacturing with other sources of cocoa.&nbsp;
This means the amount of cocoa physically traceable to Tony's Open Chain farms in the final product is unknown. However, the positive financial impact for farmers participating in Tony's Open Chain remains the same using this model and for these products as for the segregated supply chain model, already in use for nine of Waitrose block chocolate bars.

About Waitrose
Waitrose is the Home of Food Lovers, serving customers with exceptional quality products and expert service.&nbsp;

Part of the John Lewis Partnership - the UK's largest employee-owned business - Waitrose has over 320 shops and a strong online business. It also has agreements with brands like Welcome Break and Shell, further bolstering its local footprint.&nbsp;

It works closely with British farmers and suppliers, and is a market-leader for animal welfare and responsible sourcing - using sustainable farming methods, including on its very own farm, the Leckford Estate.&nbsp;

Waitrose holds a Royal Warrant as Grocer and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.&nbsp;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dishpatch on Waitrose Entertaining unveils record chef lineup - including canapés for the first time]]></title>
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    Restaurant meal kit experts Dishpatch has launched an exclusive range of elevated festive dishes from celebrated chefs including Atul Kochhar, Sabrina Ghayour, Rick Stein, Angela Hartnett, Andi Oliver and Michel Roux
    
    
    The range features 13 showstopping dishes with over 50% brand-new innovation, spanning everything from Michel Roux's Brown Butter Turkey Breast with Confit Leg Pies, to first-edition canap&eacute;s such as Atul Kochhar's Chicken Tikka Pies &amp; Beetroot Bonbons and Andi Oliver's Rum &amp; Raisin Bakewell Tarts.&nbsp;
    
    
    Available to order via Waitrose Entertaining only from 14 October with delivery and collection between 22-24 December and 29-31 December for New Year's Eve.
    

This Christmas, Waitrose is bringing restaurant-quality dining to your festive feasting at home, all expertly pre-prepared and ready to finish at home in minutes. Dishpatch, the restaurant meal-kit expert and part of the Waitrose family, is inviting food lovers to choose from thirteen limited-edition festive dishes created by six of the UK's most loved chefs: Michel Roux, Angela Hartnett, Rick Stein, Andi Oliver, Sabrina Ghayour, and Atul Kochhar. With a 35% increase in innovation year-on-year, this marks Dishpatch's biggest range and most celebrated chef lineup to date.

Combining the highest quality ingredients with specialist chef techniques, each dish arrives fully prepared, requiring just a few simple finishing steps. With no peeling or pan juggling needed, it is perfect for the busy host and guaranteed to impress guests. Dishes can be bought individually or mixed and matched across the range - think a Rick Stein starter, a Sabrina Ghayour main, and an Andi Oliver dessert - allowing food lovers to build the ultimate bespoke menu.&nbsp;

Laura Tudor, Entertaining Range Manager at Waitrose comments:&nbsp;"Food lovers come to Waitrose for their festive shop because they know they will find standout products that elevate and encapsulate those special moments. We're thrilled to offer these delicious, restaurant-quality dishes this Christmas and New Year, available only at Waitrose. Working with Dishpatch and six of the UK's most loved chefs, we've created a festive collection that takes the pressure off hosting without compromising on quality. Every dish arrives beautifully prepared and ready to finish at home in minutes, so our customers can spend less time cooking and more time with their guests."&nbsp;

The exclusive range includes:

Michel Roux's Brown Butter Turkey Breast with Confit Leg Pies
Brined free range turkey breast is sous vide in brown butter and thyme before it's roasted until golden. Served with confit turkey leg and mushroom pies, cranberry sauce and a truffled turkey gravy.

Michel Roux's Beef Wellington and Peppercorn Sauce
British beef fillet with cooked mushrooms and Savoy cabbage wrapped in all-butter puff pastry. Served with sauce made from green peppercorns, beef jus, brandy and cream.

Michel Roux's Toffee Apple Pudding with Cr&egrave;me Fra&icirc;che
Rich date sponge topped with poached apples and toffee sauce. Served with cr&egrave;me fra&icirc;che.

Angela Hartnett's Porchetta with Fig Chutney &amp; Marsala Gravy
Rolled free range British pork belly stuffed with herbs, garlic, lemon chilli flakes and fennel seeds. Served with a spiced fig chutney and Marsala gravy.

Angela Hartnett's Arancini Selection
12 x Cacio e Pepe Arancini: Risotto balls rolled in panko, flavoured with vegetarian Pecorino cheese and cracked black pepper. 12 x Mushroom &amp; Truffle Arancini: Risotto balls rolled in panko, flavoured with wild dried mushrooms, mozzarella and truffle.

Rick Stein's Classic Fish Soup with Harissa Croutons
Seafood soup flavoured with saffron, fennel and tomato, served with baguette topped with a harissa and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese rarebit.&nbsp;

Rick Stein's Twice-Baked Goats Cheese &amp; Thyme Souffl&eacute;s
Four individual egg souffl&eacute;s with soft goat's cheese, Cheddar and nutmeg. Baked with a thyme, goats cheese and double cream sauce.

Andi Oliver's Spiced Rum &amp; Maple-Glazed Ham
Free Range British gammon joint poached with aromatic spices. Basted with a spiced maple syrup and rum glaze, then topped with sugar for a caramelised finish.

Andi Oliver's Luscious Prawn Mac &amp; Cheese
Macaroni pasta baked with a lobster-and prawn-infused b&eacute;chamel, prawns and a three-cheese blend of Comt&eacute; cheese, Gruy&egrave;re cheese and mature Cheddar cheese, topped with coconut and garlic butter breadcrumbs.

Andi Oliver's Rum &amp; Raisin Bakewell Tarts
Four individual tarts with an all-butter shortcrust pastry, layered with rum-soaked raisins and almond frangipane. Finished with toasted flaked almonds and served with a light cr&egrave;me anglaise infused with cinnamon and cardamom.

Sabrina Ghayour's Jewelled Root Vegetable &amp; Feta Filo Pie
A crisp filo pastry pie filled with chickpeas, grated parsnip, celeriac and carrot and infused with saffron, sumac and dried barberries &ndash; with a Greek Feta cheese centre. Finished with pistachios, barberries and honey infused with pul biber and cinnamon.

Sabrina Ghayour's Squash, Sprout &amp; Za'atar Gratin
Brussels sprouts and squash in a white sauce flavoured with a blend of za'atar spices. Finished with a crisp topping of hard cheese and breadcrumbs blended with za'atar.

Atul Kochhar's Chicken Tikka Pies &amp; Beetroot Bonbons
Includes 12 puff pastry pies filled with free-range chicken thigh marinated in Greek-style yogurt, tomato, and aromatic spices. Accompanied by 12 croquettes made from grated beetroot and potato seasoned with chaat masala and cumin, coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried. Served with a spiced tomato chutney.
Prices starting from &pound;20&nbsp;


Notes to Editors
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Dishpatch Launch and Order Dates: Available to order via Waitrose Entertaining only from 14 October with delivery and collection between 22-24 December and 29-31 December for New Year's Eve.
Product serves and individual RRPs:

    
    Angela Hartnett:
    
        
        Starter: Angela Hartnett's Arancini selection starter - serves 24, &pound;25.00
        
        
        Main: Angela Hartnett's Porchetta with Fig Chutney and Marsala Gravy - serves 6, &pound;65.00
        
    
    
    
    Rick Stein:
    
        
        Starter: Rick Stein's Classic Fish Soup with Harissa Croutons - serves 4, &pound;25.00
        
        
        Starter: Rick Stein's Twice-Baked Goats Cheese &amp; Thyme Souffl&eacute;s - serves 4, &pound;20.00
        
    
    
    
    Andi Oliver:&nbsp;
    
        
        Main: Andi Oliver's Spiced Rum &amp; Maple-Glazed Ham - serves 10-12, &pound;55.00
        
        
        Side: Andi Oliver's Luscious Prawn Mac &amp; Cheese - serves 4, &pound;20.00
        
        
        Dessert: Andi Oliver's Rum &amp; Raisin Bakewell Tarts - serves 4, &pound;20.00
        
    
    
    
    Michel Roux:
    
        
        Main: Michel Roux's Brown Butter Turkey Breast with Confit Leg Pies - serves 6, &pound;115.00
        
        
        Main: Michel Roux's Beef Wellington with Peppercorn Sauce - serves 4, &pound;95.00
        
        
        Dessert: Michel Roux's Toffee Apple Pudding with Cr&egrave;me Fra&icirc;che - serves 4, &pound;20.00
        
    
    
    
    Sabrina Ghayour:
    
        
        Main: Sabrina Ghayour's Jewelled Root Vegetable &amp; Feta Filo Pie - serves 4, &pound;35.00
        
        
        Side: Sabrina Ghayour's Squash, Sprout &amp; Za'atar Gratin - serves 4, &pound;15.00
        
    
    
    
    Atul Kochhar:
    
        
        Starter: Atul Kochhar's Chicken Tikka Pies &amp; Beetroot Bonbons - serves 24, &pound;25.00
        
    
    


About Waitrose
Waitrose is the Home of Food Lovers, serving customers with exceptional quality products and expert service.&nbsp;

Part of the John Lewis Partnership - the UK&rsquo;s largest employee-owned business - Waitrose has over 320 shops and a strong online business. It also has agreements with brands like Welcome Break and Shell, further bolstering its local footprint.&nbsp;

It works closely with British farmers and suppliers, and is a market-leader for animal welfare and responsible sourcing - using sustainable farming methods, including on its very own farm, the Leckford Estate.&nbsp;

Waitrose holds a Royal Warrant as Grocer and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose reveals 62% of the nation are switching to premium ready meals]]></title>
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    Half the country (49%) has already swapped a takeaway for restaurant-quality food for two, with 74% of those cutting back citing price increases
    
    
    Better value for money (47%) is the biggest reason shoppers would choose a restaurant-quality meal in, over eating out.
    
    
    This shift comes as Waitrose launches its No. 1 Takeaway Meal Deal, inspired by the cuisines of India and Southeast Asia - consisting of two mains and two sides.&nbsp;
    



The restaurant experience is being reclaimed, and it&rsquo;s happening at the kitchen table. New research from Waitrose reveals that nearly two thirds (62%) of the nation are dining out less often than they were six months ago, as rising prices make restaurant meals harder to justify.
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74% of those cutting back cited rising prices as part of the reason with the average restaurant meal now costing diners &pound;15&ndash;&pound;25 a head, compared with &pound;10&ndash;&pound;15 for a takeaway excluding drinks. But this isn't a nation giving up on great food. Instead, shoppers are looking for restaurant-quality ingredients and meals they can enjoy at home, without the restaurant-sized bill. The result is a new kind of treat: better ingredients, more considered meals and the feeling of dining out, without having to leave the comfort of your own home.
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In response to this shift, Waitrose is launching the new No.1 Takeaway Meal Deal. Priced at &pound;18 for two mains and two sides - it eliminates the need for reservations, travel and service charge. Inspired by the cuisines of India and Southeast Asia, the range focuses on premium ingredients, spices, high-quality meat and seafood - proving that sometimes the best table in town is the one you already own.
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Lizzie Hayward, Trend Innovation Manager at Waitrose said:&nbsp;"We've seen that customers want restaurant quality without the price tag. Our new range is designed to deliver that exact experience, whether it's a Tuesday night pick-me-up or a weekend celebration. We're seeing the home become a place where people can create their own version of the restaurant experience, eating quality, globally-inspired dishes."
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Dining drama: Why we are all suffering from Plate Envy
The home is giving people something a restaurant can't - complete freedom over what goes on the plate. More than half (55%) say they sometimes mix cuisines within the same meal that they wouldn't usually order together in a restaurant. It might be frowned upon to pair a curry with a side of carbonara, but at home, anything goes. Gen Z are leading the charge, with 38% of 18-24 year olds regularly mixing completely different cuisines within the same meal - and one fifth (20%) order multiple takeaways when they can't settle on one cuisine. It's part of a wider cross-cuisine mash-up trend gaining traction on TikTok through hashtags such as #takeawayroulette, highlighting a generation increasingly willing to throw the rulebook out the window when it comes to what belongs on their plate.
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On top of this, nearly two-thirds of the nation (63%) admit to "Plate Envy" - the very specific regret of watching someone else's dinner arrive and instantly wishing they'd ordered that instead. There is a clear generational divide with 43% of Gen Z suffering from frequent food envy, compared to just 7% of over-65s - with 18% admitting they never wished they had ordered something else.
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Sharing has its limits though, with most people being willing to part with a few bites (28%) and no more. For over a third (34%), repeated plate-raiding is enough to cause negative relationship impacts, including causing arguments (12%) and avoiding eating with that person (13%). Young adults are the most combative with 19% of 18-24 year olds warning it would cause arguments and 6% of all respondents saying plate pinching is a relationship dealbreaker. Even celebrities aren&rsquo;t immune, actor Simon Pegg recently admitted on Waitrose's own Dish podcast that his family have nicknamed him "the food shark", on account of how quickly he polishes off his own plate before turning his attention to everyone else's.
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The New Night Out? Staying In
Ask what would actually tempt people to swap a night out for a night in, and the answer isn't really about the food. Top of the list is simply being able to relax at home (45%), ahead of value for money (34%), avoiding travel (30%) and convenience (28%). For women, that freedom has a distinct edge: a quarter (25%) cite being able to eat in their pyjamas, nearly double the number of men who feel the same (14%).&nbsp;
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Of those who have treated themselves to a takeaway in the past six months, four in five (80%) have hit at least one problem, with late deliveries the most common complaint (18%). Just one in five (20%) report getting through the experience issue-free.&nbsp;
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What people really care about is the food itself. When asked what makes a meal feel "restaurant-quality", nearly half (47%) say high-quality meat or seafood is the number one thing they look for, premium ingredients (41%) and authentic flavours (40%) follow. Restaurant-style presentation makes all the difference for 31%, suggesting that a night in still needs to look the part too.
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Dining at Home: How We&rsquo;re Changing the Menu
Half the country (49%) has already swapped a takeaway for restaurant-quality food for two, with a further third (32%) saying they're open to trying one. Among Gen Z, that rises to 62% embracing the swap, showing we&rsquo;re a nation of premium meal deal lovers.
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Saturday remains the single most popular night to buy one (31%), but over a third (36%) are just as likely to treat themselves midweek - turning a Tuesday into an occasion that would once have been saved for the weekend. Nearly a quarter (24%) say they now treat themselves at home specifically because eating out has become too expensive.
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Italian is the nation's favourite cuisine to enjoy at home (46%), closely followed by Indian and British (44% each) - with Asian and Indian the nation's most popular pairing when combining two cuisines within a single meal. Italian is also the cuisine people are most likely to recreate when attempting a favourite restaurant meal at home (22%), closely followed by Indian (21%).
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The future of dining out might not be about bringing the restaurant home; it&rsquo;s about capturing the essential ingredients of a great meal - the flavour, the quality and the occasion - while leaving the logistical hassle behind.
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Alongside the No.1 Takeaway Meal Deal, Waitrose is also launching a new No.1 premium pasta Italian range, bringing the same restaurant-quality approach to the nation's favourite cuisine to cook at home, Italian. It follows a growing run of chef collaborations for Waitrose, including Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett's recently launched fresh Italian range, and partnerships with Gymkhana and Yotam Ottolenghi - proof that the appetite for bringing a taste of the country's best restaurants home shows no sign of slowing.
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Note to Editors
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The survey was conducted in August 2026 via research and insights agency Obsurvant, on behalf of Waitrose, among a nationally representative sample of 2,000 UK adults.
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About Waitrose&nbsp;
Waitrose is the Home of Food Lovers, serving customers with exceptional quality products and expert service.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Part of the John Lewis Partnership - the UK&rsquo;s largest employee-owned business - Waitrose has over 320 shops and a strong online business. It also has agreements with brands like Welcome Break and Shell, further bolstering its local footprint.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
It works closely with British farmers and suppliers, and is a market-leader for animal welfare and responsible sourcing - using sustainable farming methods, including on its very own farm, the Leckford Estate.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Waitrose holds a Royal Warrant as Grocer and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.&nbsp;]]></description>
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