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<title><![CDATA[Lamb’s liver anyone? Sales of ‘forgotten cuts’ soar as customers opt for ‘zero waste’ nose-to-tail eating]]></title>
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    Hearts, liver and kidneys are back on the menu as sales soar 91%, 33% and 25% compared to this time last year
    
    
    Waitrose.com has seen a 200% surge in lamb liver recipe views in the last year alone
    
    
    Driven by social media, restaurant menus and a push for zero-waste, these &lsquo;forgotten cuts&rsquo; have moved to viral foodie status
    
    


Waitrose has revealed that &lsquo;forgotten cuts&rsquo; are firmly back in favour, with sales of lamb&rsquo;s liver, kidneys, and heart steaks soaring. It's a revival fuelled by the rise of nose-to-tail eating, a craving for the comfort of &lsquo;grandma-style&rsquo; recipes, and a much more mindful approach to food waste.&nbsp;
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Libby Nicolls, Meat Counter Buyer at Waitrose, says:&nbsp;&ldquo;Forgotten cuts&rsquo; are officially back on the menu! We&rsquo;re seeing a shift as food lovers move beyond the basics to experiment with nose-to-tail cooking. This is driven by a mix of factors: social media has made mastering &lsquo;Grandma-style&rsquo; techniques much easier, and there&rsquo;s a more mindful approach to food waste. Since these aren&rsquo;t as pricey as the &lsquo;usual&rsquo; cuts, they&rsquo;re also incredibly accessible. By embracing &lsquo;nose-to-tail&rsquo; eating, people are rediscovering that foods from lamb kidney to ox tail are actually the secret to getting that incredible, deep, restaurant-quality flavour at home.&rdquo;
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Compared to this time last year, sales for:



    
    Lamb liver +33%
    
    
    Lamb kidneys +25%
    
    
    Lamb hearts +91%
    
    
    Beef rump heart steak +88%
    
    
    

Compared to this time last year, searches on Waitrose.com for:&nbsp;



    
    &lsquo;Lamb liver&rsquo; +54%
    
    
    &lsquo;Ox tail&rsquo; +76%
    
    
    &lsquo;Lamb neck&rsquo; +28%
    
    
    

Compared to this time last year, recipe searches on&nbsp;Waitrose.com&nbsp;for:


    
    Lamb&rsquo;s liver with caramelised onions +200%
    
    
    Ox cheek stew 20%
    
    
    Lamb (neck) and pepper stew +52%
    
    


Emer Lowry, Nutritionist at Waitrose, comments: &ldquo;Lamb heart, liver, and kidneys are great natural sources of Vitamin B12, iron, and various other micronutrients, which provide energy and support immune systems. They also provide a rich source of protein for those wanting to add more high quality, nutrient dense foods into their diets.&rdquo;

This revival is being led by some of the UK's most iconic kitchens. We&rsquo;re seeing these 'forgotten cuts' take center stage on menus - from the legendary crispy pig&rsquo;s head at&nbsp;St. JOHN, to Mangal in Dalston who continue to set the bar with their signature lamb liver skewers. This trend has also been seen across socials with content creators including&nbsp;@kate_keogh&nbsp;rustling up a nostalgic neck of lamb stew.

Paul Gamble, Senior Innovation Chef at Waitrose, says: &ldquo;When you're tackling something as lean as lamb hearts, the marinade is your best friend - not just for the punch of flavour, but for the texture. I always recommend at least two hours, though overnight is where the magic happens. A simple base of olive oil, lemon juice, and woody herbs like rosemary or thyme works wonders; the acid gently breaks down those hard-working muscle fibers long before they even hit the pan.&rdquo;
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Notes to Editors

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About Waitrose &amp; Partners
Run by over 45,000 passionate Partners, Waitrose has been serving customers for 120 years and offers extraordinary products in our 320 shops and on Waitrose.com. Inspiring food discovery, our expert Partners run almost 800 specialist food service counters in store, where customers can shop a variety of the best quality meat, fresh fish, dry aged beef, sushi, as well as cheese. Our Beer, Wine and Spirits team features the largest number of Masters of Wine of any UK supermarket and we sell nearly 3,000 different wines, beers, ciders, spirits as well as no and low drinks in our shops, on Waitrose.com and Waitrose Cellar. We are committed to selling products which have been responsibly sourced, grown using the very best sustainable farming methods, some of which are grown or trialled on our very own farm, the Leckford Estate. In 2024, Waitrose was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.
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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose food lovers are Italianmaxxing Easter]]></title>
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    Searches on Waitrose.com for &lsquo;colomba cake&rsquo; and &lsquo;panettone&rsquo; have soared 265% and 30% in the last month
    Appetite for Italian innovation is skyrocketing - sales of Hot Cross Bunnetone, No.1 Pistachio Tiramisu, and Colomba Cake are up 120%, 111% and 85% compared to this time last year
    Social media is fuelling the trend with restaurants serving Italian flavoured and fusion dishes such as gianduja pastries and matcha tiramisu

Easter eating is getting an Italian makeover this year - with Waitrose reporting soaring sales of Italian flavours redefining spring menus, and customers baskets.&nbsp;
Will Torrent, Senior Development Chef at Waitrose, says: &ldquo;Our food lovers are looking for a more sophisticated, sun-drenched update to the traditional bank holiday, and Italian bakes like the Colomba Cake are the perfect centerpiece, offering light and elegant puddings. It&rsquo;s a move toward &lsquo;aesthetic entertaining&rsquo; - these cakes aren&rsquo;t just delicious; they are a conversation starter.&rdquo;
&ldquo;They&rsquo;re delicious dipped into a hot espresso or served as an ice cream sandwich with our No.1 Colombian Coffee Ice Cream.&rdquo;
Compared to this time last year sales are up for the following:

    Waitrose Hot Cross Bunettone +120%
    Waitrose No.1 Pistachio Tiramisu +111%
    Waitrose No.1 Italian Colomba Cake +85%

In the last month, searches on Waitrose.com have risen for the following:

    &ldquo;Gianduja&rdquo; +20%
    &ldquo;Panettone&rdquo; +30%
    &ldquo;Colomba Cake&rdquo; +256%
    &ldquo;Tiramisu&rdquo; +17%

Sarah Breadmore, Waitrose Easter Egg Product Developer, says: &ldquo;When we were developing our Easter range, we predicted the continued growth that Italian cuisine has had on food innovation and looked to incorporate trending flavours such as gianduja, and pistachio into our Easter eggs.&rdquo;
Caf&eacute;s and restaurants such as Pophams and Jolene in London are incorporating gianduja and pistachio into their seasonal pastries, and Lannan in Edinburgh, has taken to using flavours such as coffee and mascarpone in their viennoiseries. While Guisseppe&rsquo;s Kitchen, which has recently opened in BoxHall, London, is serving fusion tiramisu desserts as well as showcasing Italian nonna-styled meals.
This trend is moving from restaurants to homes, with influencers Italianmaxxing Easter with seasonal recipes. Content creators like @_lacebakes_ recently shared a viral Mini Egg Focaccia which merges Easter flavours with Italian cooking. Moreover, @amal.wakim created a tiramisu out of hot cross buns, bringing another level of fusion to Easter eating.
It&rsquo;s not just foodies who are Italianmaxxing this Easter - as John Lewis is also seeing home decor trends across socials and sales of pasta bowls rise (+11%) beating the humble dinner plate.
John Lewis are catering for the rising popularity of an Italian spring with these new launches:

    John Lewis Hand Painted Stoneware Lemon Dish
    John Lewis Anchovies Fine China Side Plate
    John Lewis Tulip Wine Glass

Nicola Hattersley, Tabletop buyer at John Lewis, says: "The warmer seasons are the perfect time to play with more vibrant and fun plates and glasses. If you want to incorporate some 'Nonna-chic,' opt for hand-painted ceramics and lemon or fish motifs that bring a bit of the Italian coast to the table."
Notes to Editors
About Waitrose &amp; Partners
Run by over 45,000 passionate Partners, Waitrose has been serving customers for 120 years and offers extraordinary products in our 320 shops and on Waitrose.com. Inspiring food discovery, our expert Partners run almost 800 specialist food service counters in store, where customers can shop a variety of the best quality meat, fresh fish, dry aged beef, sushi, as well as cheese. Our Beer, Wine and Spirits team features the largest number of Masters of Wine of any UK supermarket and we sell nearly 3,000 different wines, beers, ciders, spirits as well as no and low drinks in our shops, on Waitrose.com and Waitrose Cellar. We are committed to selling products which have been responsibly sourced, grown using the very best sustainable farming methods, some of which are grown or trialled on our very own farm, the Leckford Estate. In 2024, Waitrose was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose chef’s tips to revolutionise your hot cross bun leftovers and their ultimate Easter Sunday roast lamb guide]]></title>
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When it comes to leftover hot cross buns, don&rsquo;t just toast them - transform them.&nbsp;Stephen Parkins-Knight, senior brand innovation chef at Waitrose shares his tips:&nbsp;



    
    Hot cross bun croutons: Don&rsquo;t bin those stale hot cross buns - they&rsquo;re a secret weapon for spring salads. Transform them into Hot Cross Croutons; the warming spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, are natural friends of blue cheese. My go-to is a 'Bitter &amp; Blue' salad: layer sharp radicchio or chicory with sliced pear and crumbled Stilton. Tear the buns by hand and toast with olive oil and sea salt until &lsquo;shatter-crisp.&rsquo; Scattered on top, the warm, spicy sweetness cuts perfectly through the funk of the cheese and the bitterness of the greens. It&rsquo;s the ultimate gourmet hack for your Easter leftovers.
    
    
    Hot cross bun stuffing: Now, this is the ultimate side-dish hero for your roast dinner. Roughly tear up slightly stale buns, then saut&eacute; onions, celery, and chestnuts (or bacon) until super soft and caramelised. Fold in the torn buns with plenty of fresh herbs - I love parsley or rosemary for this - and a splash of chicken stock or milk to bind. Bake until the top is golden and crisp. The subtle sweetness of the hot cross buns are a wonderful, &lsquo;swavory&rsquo; match for a rich, savoury lamb roast.
    
    
    
    
    Hot cross bun &amp; butter pudding: This is the king of Easter leftovers. Slice your hot cross buns, butter them generously, and layer them in a baking dish. Whisk together eggs, cream, and milk with a splash of spiced rum or brandy and a zesty grating of orange peel. Pour the custard over the buns, let them soak until they're heavy and plump, then bake until golden, wobbly, and puffed. Serve with a dollop of our Waitrose No.1 Sicilian Lemon Clotted Cream for absolute decadence.
    




Until the 7th April, food lovers can save 1/3 on&nbsp;British&nbsp;lamb roasting joints. So, we thought you&rsquo;d love to hear some tips from our Waitrose chefs;&nbsp;Stephen Parkins-Knight,&nbsp;Paul Gamble&nbsp;and&nbsp;Will Torrent&nbsp;from the Waitrose Food Innovation Studio, ahead of the Easter weekend.&nbsp;
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Achieving a perfectly juicy roast lamb, tender from edge to center, requires a few key steps. Forget complex preparations; these simple techniques guarantee a spectacular result with minimal fuss:



    
    Bring it to room temperature: Never roast lamb straight from the fridge. The sudden temperature change &lsquo;shocks&rsquo; the cold meat, resulting in a tough exterior and an undercooked middle. Take your lamb joint out at least one to two hours before cooking. This allows the internal temperature to rise, ensuring the heat penetrates the meat evenly.
    
    
    The instant flavour rub: Skip making a complicated herb paste. Instead, rub softened No.1 roasted garlic and herb blended butter generously over the lamb before it goes into the oven. This creates an immediate, vibrant, and flavourful crust that tastes and looks like it took hours of preparation.
    

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The secret to tenderness is resting:



    
    Don't skip the rest: Resting the lamb is non-negotiable, it's essential for re-absorption. During cooking, muscle fibers tighten, pushing the juices towards the center. Carving immediately causes these precious juices to flood the cutting board, leaving the meat dry.
    
    
    The timing: Once cooked, transfer the lamb to a warm platter. For a standard leg of lamb, allow it to rest for a minimum of 30 to 45 minutes.
    

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When you go to carve that perfectly rested lamb, carve against the grain. Since the meat is so tender from your resting tip, carving against the grain will make the slices literally fall apart on the plate.
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Finishing touches:



    
    Elevate your sides: Use the resting time to finish your potatoes. For a high-quality, convenient option, we recommend the Waitrose No.1 frozen wagyu roast potatoes. To give them a custom, 'from-scratch' feel, simply toss in a few sprigs of fresh rosemary and several &lsquo;smashed&rsquo; garlic cloves for the final 15 minutes of roasting. This adds a signature aromatic finish with half the prep time.
    
    
    The perfect gravy: Complete your meal by refining your gravy. Whisk in a little Waitrose Redcurrant Sauce with ruby Port for a sophisticated sweetness that cuts through the richness of the lamb, leaving a beautiful mirror-like shine.
    

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By the time your side dishes are ready, the lamb will be perfectly rested, exceptionally tender, and effortless to carve!
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Notes to Editors

About Waitrose &amp; Partners
Run by over 45,000 passionate Partners, Waitrose has been serving customers for 120 years and offers extraordinary products in our 320 shops and on Waitrose.com. Inspiring food discovery, our expert Partners run almost 800 specialist food service counters in store, where customers can shop a variety of the best quality meat, fresh fish, dry aged beef, sushi, as well as cheese. Our Beer, Wine and Spirits team features the largest number of Masters of Wine of any UK supermarket and we sell nearly 3,000 different wines, beers, ciders, spirits as well as no and low drinks in our shops, on Waitrose.com and Waitrose Cellar. We are committed to selling products which have been responsibly sourced, grown using the very best sustainable farming methods, some of which are grown or trialled on our very own farm, the Leckford Estate. In 2024, Waitrose was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.
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<title><![CDATA[John Lewis and LABRUM announce second Menswear collaboration for SS26]]></title>
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    The 35 piece collection of denim, tailoring and separates will be available online and in five John Lewis stores from 19th March.
    
    
    The collection also introduces several firsts for the partnership, expanding beyond apparel into footwear, bags and homeware.
    
    
    Two full looks from the collaboration reached the global stage having debuted on the LABRUM AW26 runway during London Fashion Week.
    
    
    

In time for spring, John Lewis is excited to announce the launch of its second collaboration with premium British menswear brand LABRUM. Launching on 19th March, the collection is a genuine coming together of both brands' vision and craft, combining LABRUM&rsquo;s distinctive narrative style with John Lewis&rsquo;s commitment to quality.

Designed for versatility, the overall aesthetic takes on a more relaxed, casual feel with a focus on texture and detail. Logos and symbols feature heavily throughout the collection, including a bespoke cowry shell jacquard, the classic Nomoli, and meaningful Adinkra symbols which represent West African culture. These elements reinforce the message of collaboration and the blending of cultures, updating premium wardrobe staples with LABRUM signatures.




LABRUM founder Foday Dumbuya says "For me, this partnership is about the meeting of cultures and craft. LABRUM has always told stories through clothing, and working with John Lewis has allowed us to expand that language beyond apparel into objects for everyday life. From the Nomoli to Adinkra symbols, each detail reflects heritage, movement and exchange, a reminder that when cultures come together, something beautiful is created."

Thoughtfully designed co-ords and separates intend to be worn season after season, encompassing the LABRUM philosophy of creating honest, practical clothing rooted in simplicity, fit and a passion for detail. The colour palette becomes lighter and warmer, punctuated with pops of red to invoke a spring feel. Tailoring is softer in neutral tones, while denim is reimagined as statement looks featuring patchwork patterns and oversized silhouettes.

The collection also introduces several categories for the first time, including woven leather loafers, an embossed logo leather bag and patterned cushions. These new additions sit alongside returning favourites from the debut collection, such as the bestselling silk scarf, denim co-ord and knitted tank, all updated in new designs and colourways.




John Lewis x LABRUM Leather Boat Shoe, &pound;99,&nbsp;John Lewis x LABRUM Jacquard Hoodie, &pound;139,&nbsp;John Lewis x LABRUM&nbsp;Knit Vest, &pound;79,&nbsp;John Lewis x LABRUM Jacquard Pleated Short, &pound;79,&nbsp;John Lewis x LABRUM Leather Bag, &pound;179

James Hawkes, head of Menswear design at John Lewis, says; "Following the incredible success of our first collaboration, we are so excited to be back with a second collection that truly pushes the boundaries of our partnership. It is particularly thrilling to see pieces from the range debut on the LABRUM runway at London Fashion Week, giving our customers a first look at these designs on a global stage a month before they land in-store. We have focused heavily on tactile, bold textures and relaxed silhouettes this season, and expanding into footwear and accessories allows us to offer a cohesive 'total look' that our John Lewis x LABRUM customers will love.&rdquo;

Sound remains the invisible thread woven into the fabric of LABRUM London, serving as the heartbeat of Foday Dumbuya&rsquo;s year-long exploration, 'The Sound of Us.' Bowers &amp; Wilkins renews its partnership to ensure this cultural narrative is heard with pristine clarity.

The collection is priced between &pound;39 for accessories and &pound;399 for the hero leather jacket, available to purchase in five John Lewis stores and online at johnlewis.com.



Notes to Editors


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Available online and in store at Oxford Street, Peter Jones, Stratford, Leeds and Trafford.


For more information please contact:
Imogen Berrington: imogen.x.berrington@johnlewis.co.uk
Lianne Martin: lianne.martin@johnlewis.co.uk


About LABRUM London
Narrating untold stories of the diaspora, merging West African values with British tailoring. A philosophy centred on creating purposeful, directional pieces that inspire a new generation of design. Founded in 2014, LABRUM produces thought-provoking garments, envisioning a borderless society with freedom of expression. A voice, champion and platform for those who seek, cannot be contained, or have messages to share - visualising inclusivity and style, for the love of people.


About the John Lewis Partnership
The John Lewis Partnership owns and operates two of Britain's best-loved retail brands - John Lewis and Waitrose. Started as a radical experiment over a century ago, the Partnership is now the largest employee-owned business in the UK, with almost 70,000 employees who are all Partners in the business. The Partnership is purpose-driven, existing to create a fairer and more sustainable future for our Partners, customers, suppliers and communities. Our Purpose not only inspires our principles, drives our decisions and acts as our guide to be a force for good, it steers us to do things differently and better - all in service of creating a happier world for everyone and everything we touch.

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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose launches new YouTube series 'Food Lovers Uncut' with first guest Connor Swindells]]></title>
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    Food Lovers Uncut is a mini-feature airing monthly on YouTube, hosted by food influencer Will Hughes - better known as @WhatWillyCook
    
    
    The series takes a deep dive into the homes of famous food fanatics
    
    
    First guest to star in the new series is Sex Education and SAS Rogue Heroes star, Connor Swindells
    

Waitrose is launching Food Lovers Uncut, a brand-new long-form content series, hosted by food influencer Will Hughes - better known as What Willy Cook. Get ready to snoop inside the most-loved room of the house.&nbsp;

Forget glossy, perfectly styled celebrity kitchens. This series is stripping things back. Food Lovers Uncut takes a deep dive into the homes and more importantly, the kitchens, of famous food fanatics. The focus is entirely on the quirks, passions, and deeply personal stories behind the people and their most intimate spaces. These are raw, imperfect, and real kitchens - no meticulously organised fridges or artfully styled shelves, just honest spaces that tell a true story.&nbsp;

First to open his home is Sex Education and SAS Rogue Heroes star, Connor Swindells. Get ready as Will dives deep to uncover Connor's secret sweet tooth, his love of foods that nourish and promote good gut-health, and a raid of his kitchen drawers for his most prized utensils. And prepare to have your mind blown - you're about to discover the mighty spurtle.

Will Hughes, said: &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a big old food lover, as are most of the people I&rsquo;m fond of. So this is a brilliant chance for me to meet new people &ndash; who happen to be really famous &ndash; and talk to them about their love of great eating. We all love a bite, and nothing brings us together like food. I think it&rsquo;s a fantastic premise for an entertaining show, and hopefully it will give audiences a better look into the lives and cupboards of their favourite people off the telly and the like.&rdquo;

With a diverse line-up of talent from both the food and mainstream worlds, new episodes will roll out monthly, promising a feast of personality and inspiration for a broad audience of foodies. Each episode is a mini-feature, perfect for a deep-dive, and will be supported by shorter clips across social media to make sure you don't miss a thing.

This exciting new venture sees Waitrose make a strategic return to long-form content, with the series airing monthly on YouTube. The move comes as Waitrose recognises its food-loving audience is hungry for longer, more in-depth entertainment that combines personality and storytelling.

Sarah Hood, Social Marketing Lead at Waitrose, said: &ldquo;We know our audience loves getting a glimpse behind the scenes, and Food Lovers Uncut is our way of inviting them right into the most personal room in a home: the kitchen. This series is all about authentic stories and the real passions of famous food lovers. It's the perfect deep-dive entertainment for anyone who, like us, is obsessed with food and the real lives around it.&rdquo;

Food Lovers Uncut is part of the continuing evolution of the new Waitrose brand platform, bringing richer storytelling and cultural relevance to its entertainment strategy.

Notes to Editors


About Waitrose &amp; Partners
Run by over 45,000 passionate Partners, Waitrose has been serving customers for 120 years and offers extraordinary products in our 320 shops and on Waitrose.com. Inspiring food discovery, our expert Partners run almost 800 specialist food service counters in store, where customers can shop a variety of the best quality meat, fresh fish, dry aged beef, sushi, as well as cheese. Our Beer, Wine and Spirits team features the largest number of Masters of Wine of any UK supermarket and we sell nearly 3,000 different wines, beers, ciders, spirits as well as no and low drinks in our shops, on Waitrose.com and Waitrose Cellar. We are committed to selling products which have been responsibly sourced, grown using the very best sustainable farming methods, some of which are grown or trialled on our very own farm, the Leckford Estate. In 2024, Waitrose was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.

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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose Barnet reveals multi-million pound transformation]]></title>
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Waitrose Barnet&nbsp;has unveiled its new look store following a multi-million pound refurbishment designed to deliver an even better experience for customers.

The eight week transformation brings a host of new concepts and improvements to the branch, which celebrates its 36th anniversary this&nbsp;month. Waitrose Barnet is ready to welcome customers with its exceptional fresh produce, high-quality meat and fish, cheese, beer, wine and spirits, dinner from food lovers&rsquo; favourite -&nbsp;Waitrose No. 1&nbsp;and more.
Highlights from the refurbishment include:

    
    Upgraded service counters: modernised meat and fish counters with an extended range, including a new dry-aged beef counter.&nbsp;
    
    
    Redesigned bakery offering: installation of a destination bakery showcasing everyday and premium favourites.
    
    
    Investing in innovation: electronic shelf-edge labels to free up Partners to serve customers.
    
    
    New refrigeration: for improved energy efficiency.
    
    
    Dedicated John Lewis Click and Collect desk for faster collections and returns.
    

Local customers are able to pick up John Lewis, Waitrose Entertaining and Waitrose Cellar orders in store and order home delivery from the shop using UberEats and Deliveroo.

The first shoppers through the doors will be greeted with the gift of a free tote bag for their groceries.

Branch Manager, Charles Brewer, who leads a team of 140 Partners at the shop, said: &ldquo;We are delighted to welcome customers to our newly refreshed store. I want to thank them for their patience and continued support while our team worked hard behind the scenes.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Food lovers can look forward to a fantastic experience, from our new dry-aged beef counter and redesigned bakery to a wider range of high-quality produce. Whether it&rsquo;s for a special occasion or those everyday essentials, we hope our customers will enjoy everything their new store has to offer.&rdquo;

Dan Tomlinson, Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet, who attended the unveiling, said: &ldquo;Waitrose has been a part of Barnet for 36 years, and this investment is a real vote of confidence in our high street and the people who shop on it. It's fantastic to see that Waitrose has listened to the needs of our community and expanded its offering, so residents have more choice in store.&nbsp;

&ldquo;As the local MP, I care deeply about the future of our high streets. They are the heart of our community, and investments like this give me real hope that we can see them thrive once more.&rdquo;

Nationwide Investment

Waitrose is committed to a nationwide investment plan, including refurbishments and new openings. This forms part of a &pound;1bn, multi-year programme designed to offer the very best products, service and shops for customers.&nbsp;

In 2025, Waitrose transformed 23 existing shops and opened three new convenience stores in Southwick, The Arches Bristol, and Wandsworth New Acres. In November, Waitrose opened its first ever&nbsp;&lsquo;Home of Food Lovers&rsquo; concept store in Newbury, reinforcing its mission to be the first choice for food lovers. The rollout continues at pace in 2026 with a multitude of refurbishments planned nationwide.

In addition, the retailer has announced a new&nbsp;360,000 sq ft distribution centre at Mountpark&rsquo;s&nbsp;Bristol 360&nbsp;which will deliver to around 50 current Waitrose shops, with the capacity to accommodate more.&nbsp;
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Notes to Editors
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Waitrose Barnet is located 111 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5XY.
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For further information, please contact:
zulekha.hassan@waitrose.co.uk&nbsp;or 07710 048202&nbsp;
ruth.roycroft@waitrose.co.uk or 07792 591035&nbsp;

About Waitrose
Run by over 45,000 passionate Partners, Waitrose has been serving customers for 120 years and offers extraordinary products in our 320 shops and on Waitrose.com. Inspiring food discovery, our expert Partners run almost 800 specialist food service counters in store, where customers can shop a variety of the best quality meat, fresh fish, dry aged beef, sushi, as well as cheese. Our Beer, Wine and Spirits team features the largest number of Masters of Wine of any UK supermarket and we sell nearly 3,000 different wines, beers, ciders, spirits as well as no and low drinks in our shops, on Waitrose.com and Waitrose Cellar. We are committed to selling products which have been responsibly sourced, grown using the very best sustainable farming methods, some of which are grown or trialled on our very own farm, the Leckford Estate. In 2024, Waitrose was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[John Lewis Partnership Full Year Results to 31 January 2026 ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Customer Investment Driving Progress
John Lewis Partnership Unaudited Full Year Results for the 53 weeks ended 31 January 2026
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    Partnership sales1 increased 5% to £13.4bn2, marking another year of growth
    
    
    Investments delivered record customer satisfaction scores in a challenging market
    
    
    Profit before tax, bonus and exceptional items3 increased 6% to £134m
    
    
    Operating cash flow4 up £63m to £595m, supporting increasing investment in the business and Partners, with £108m growth in pay and a Partnership Bonus of 2%
    
    
    Liquidity5 strengthened to £1.6bn, enabling another year of self-funded investment in 2026/27
    

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Jason Tarry, Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, said:&nbsp;
“Our multi-year plan to invest in customers and our brands for the long term is working; we have grown customer numbers and achieved record satisfaction. Despite a subdued market, a challenging lead into the crucial peak period and increased taxes, we took the decision to continue investing in the business, and have delivered cash and profit growth.&nbsp;
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“There is much still to do, but our growing cash generation and strong balance sheet enable us to invest more in our brands and our Partners to improve the experience for our customers. I'm really grateful for the commitment and passion our Partners bring and, alongside our continued investment in Partner pay, we’re pleased to be in a position to award a 2% Partnership Bonus. We remain on track to make further progress this year.”&nbsp;
Full year performance
The John Lewis Partnership, home to Waitrose and John Lewis, reports an improvement in financial performance for 2025/26.&nbsp;
Partnership sales increased to £13.4bn, up 5% year-on-year. Operating profit margin6 improved slightly to 2.1% and cash generated from operations was £595m, up £63m year-on-year.
Profit before tax, bonus and exceptional items increased to £134m, up 6% from £126m in 2024/25, supported by strong customer metrics and a disciplined approach to operating performance. Year-on-year profit growth was held back by headwinds of £53m from non-like-for-like taxation, comprising £13m from the new Extended Producer Responsibility packaging levy and £40m from higher National Insurance Contributions, as well as higher promotional mix as customers spent more cautiously, especially in the run up to the peak period.
Loss before tax of £21m (2024/25: profit £97m) includes exceptional charges of £120m (2024/25: £29m). The significant majority of exceptional charges were non-cash. These primarily relate to write downs of legacy systems, as we modernise technology to drive future growth.
Investing in our transformation
During 2025/26, we invested 26% more than the prior year in our stores, technology, supply chain and wider brand initiatives. This drove record customer satisfaction and loyalty, with growth in My Waitrose (+6%) and My John Lewis (+10%) memberships. We will continue to step up investment in our transformation this coming year to further enhance the customer experience and progress our multi-year transformation plan.
Productivity gains remain key to our transformation. In 2025/26, improvements across our operations helped strengthen operating profit margin, and offset the non-like-for-like tax headwinds. We continue to focus on working more efficiently in ways that benefit both customers and our Partners.&nbsp;
We are investing in John Lewis Money as a core enabler of our retail strategy. During the year we secured regulatory authorisation as a credit and insurance broker, enabling greater choice and flexibility in financial services for our customers and positioning the business to accelerate growth.&nbsp;
We decided to exit our Build-to-Rent property business in response to significant changes in the economy since we entered this market.&nbsp;
Our balance sheet remains strong, with total liquidity of £1.6bn, up from £1.5bn last year. This reflects strong cash generation and a renewed £460m undrawn revolving credit facility, allowing us to continue to self-fund long-term investments.&nbsp;
As employee-owners, our Partners are central to our success. Maintaining competitive base pay remains a priority: in 2026, we are investing £108m in base pay, bringing our total investment in Partners’ pay to £340m over the past three years.&nbsp;
Our disciplined financial management in recent years, combined with improving cash generation, good liquidity and low levels of external borrowings, has enabled the Board to distribute a Partnership Bonus of 2%, equivalent to an extra week’s pay for all Partners.
Waitrose
Our Home of Food Lovers strategy helped drive sales7 growth of 7% to £8.5bn. Waitrose achieved a tenth consecutive quarter of customer growth, attracting 5% more shoppers than two years ago and its highest recorded Net Promoter Score8. Volumes increased 3%, reflecting another year of outperforming the market. Adjusted operating profit was £256m, up £29m, with operating margin improving 16 bps to 3.2%.
Key initiatives driving growth and customer satisfaction included:

    
    Modernised the shopping experience for customers, refurbishing 23 stores and opening three new convenience shops as part of our investment across the Waitrose estate.
    
    
    Improved our loyalty offer, through the launch of Waitrose Little Treats, which rewards customers with money off or free products.&nbsp;
    
    
    Our omnichannel offer continues to resonate with customers, with online order volumes up 11% and sales increasing over 13% year-on-year.
    
    
    Made it easier for customers to find what they need, achieving record 97% on-shelf availability having invested in our core merchandising systems.
    
    
    Strengthened quality and sustainability for customers, with Waitrose No.1 up nearly 30% and continued leadership on animal welfare through our Better Chicken Commitment and higher-welfare pork.
    
    
    We announced a new 360,000 sq ft distribution centre in Bristol, to further improve availability, strengthen our supply chain and support future growth.
    

John Lewis
John Lewis continued to execute its customer-focused omnichannel strategy, delivering sales9 of £4.9bn, up 3% on last year. Customer engagement strengthened through the year, with Net Promoter Score reaching a record level. Adjusted operating profit was £58m, up £13m, with operating margin improving 32 bps to 1.6%.
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Key initiatives driving growth and customer satisfaction included:

    
    Improved the in-store experience for our customers as part of our multi-year investment in our estate, with major refurbishments during the year in Liverpool and Bluewater, and beauty expansions in Solihull, Welwyn Garden City and Cambridge.
    
    
    Delivered award-winning service for customers, topping the 2026 UK Customer Satisfaction Index for UK retail and seeing record demand for Personal Styling and Nursery appointments.
    
    
    Boosted product availability by extending ‘Ship from Store’ to 28 locations, leveraging our shop estate as a fulfillment network to ensure in-demand items are always within reach.
    
    
    Broadened choice and relevance for customers, launching 200 new and in-demand brands, including an exclusive national partnership with Topshop.
    
    
    Giving customers more reasons to spend time in our shops, opening six new hospitality venues to bring the total to 62.
    

Outlook
We remain cautious in our outlook for trading in 2026/27. Despite this, we are well positioned to navigate the challenging macroeconomic environment, with improved liquidity and low levels of external borrowings. This allows us to continue investing in our retail-first strategy, which will benefit our customers and unlock the headroom we see in all of our brands. We are confident in making further steps forward in the year ahead as we progress our multi-year transformation.

Read the Full Statement
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1 All references to Partnership sales or sales are Total trading sales which includes VAT, sale or return, and other non-cash accounting adjustments
2&nbsp;2025/26 is a 53 week period and is reported on that basis. 2025/26 results include an additional week's trade compared to 2024/25
3&nbsp;Profit before tax, Partnership Bonus and exceptional items (PBTBE)
4&nbsp;Net cash generated from operating activities before Partnership Bonus, bond finance costs and BonusSave plan
5&nbsp;Including undrawn credit facility of £460m
6&nbsp;Operating profit margin is operating profit before bonus, exceptional items and property profit/(loss) as a percentage of revenue
7&nbsp;2025/26 is a 53 week period and is reported on that basis. 2025/26 results include an additional week's trade compared to 2024/25
8&nbsp;&nbsp;Net Promoter Score is a metric of customer advocacy and sentiment within our target audiences, representing the net percentage of customers likely to recommend the brand
9&nbsp;2025/26 is a 53 week period and is reported on that basis. 2025/26 results include an additional week's trade compared to 2024/25
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Notes to Editors

Enquiries
Media and Analysts&nbsp;
Chris Wynn, Partner &amp; Director of Communications, 07980 242019, chris.wynn@johnlewis.co.uk&nbsp;
Parveen Johal, Partner &amp; Senior Communications Manager, 07768 568644, parveen.johal@johnlewis.co.uk&nbsp;
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Debt investors&nbsp;
Marcus Dix, Partner &amp; Head of Treasury, investor.relations@johnlewis.co.uk
About the John Lewis Partnership&nbsp;
The John Lewis Partnership owns and operates two of Britain's best-loved retail brands - John Lewis and Waitrose. Started as a radical experiment over a century ago, the Partnership is now the largest employee-owned business in the UK. The Partnership is purpose-driven, existing to create a fairer and more sustainable future for our Partners, customers, suppliers and communities. Our Purpose not only inspires our principles, drives our decisions and acts as our guide to be a force for good, it steers us to do things differently and better - all in service of creating a happier world for everyone and everything we touch.
John Lewis operates 34 shops across the UK as well as&nbsp;johnlewis.com. Waitrose has 315 shops in England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands, including 47 convenience branches, and another 29 shops at Welcome Break locations. The retailer's omnichannel business includes the online grocery service, Waitrose.com, and specialist online shops including&nbsp;waitrosecellar.com&nbsp;for wine.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[John Lewis invests in future of retail with AI-powered shopping and TikTok Shop launch]]></title>
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    John Lewis cements position as leading omnichannel retailer&nbsp;
    Product range to be highly visible on AI apps when customers seek ideas and inspiration
    Must-have items to become instantly shoppable through third party apps&nbsp;

John Lewis&nbsp;is making a significant investment in AI-powered shopping, with the ambition to be one of the first UK retailers to fully adopt and integrate the technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It will see John Lewis products served to customers looking for inspiration on AI platforms like Google Gemini and ChatGPT, starting later this year.&nbsp; When and where technology is introduced in the UK, customers will ultimately be able to transact and purchase items via these apps within a few clicks.&nbsp; The investment marks the latest milestone in John Lewis&rsquo; broader &pound;800m multi-year transformation programme.&nbsp;
Already known for its robust approach to integrating its physical and digital worlds, this early investment kick starts the integration needed for AI-powered shopping.&nbsp; John Lewis has extended its partnership with commercetools, the AI-first digital commerce platform, to utilise its new AI capabilities.&nbsp; The functionality will put John Lewis at the forefront of the new retail revolution, meeting customers in the apps they are already using.&nbsp;
In a further step forward, the brand has today [9 March] launched on TikTok Shop.&nbsp; Initially a 90-day pilot timed to help with Mother&rsquo;s Day gifting, the TikTok Shop trial focuses on a curated edit of beauty and gifting items, instantly shoppable through the platform.&nbsp; This includes a final drop of the now sold out John Lewis Mother&rsquo;s Day Beauty Box, featuring a collection of beauty treats from famous brands including Jo Malone London, Augustinus Bader and Estee Lauder.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Strategically, these investments put John Lewis in the places and spaces where customers look to for ideas and discovering products.&nbsp; As well as allowing them to buy instantaneously in one seamless customer experience, they will help attract new customers to John Lewis.&nbsp;
In a similar vein, John Lewis pioneered online shopping 25 years ago, launching its first shopping website in 2001.&nbsp; Online now accounts for 60% of total sales, complimenting the 36 John Lewis physical stores.&nbsp;
Dom McBrien, Chief Digital and Omnichannel Officer, John Lewis, said: &ldquo;Our customers are already using AI apps and discovery platforms to find products they love.&nbsp; These investments will mean that we are right there when customers are looking for ideas - and being able to quickly and easily buy in a few clicks is a gamechanger.&nbsp; We look forward to rolling out these functionalities and welcoming them into our omnichannel mix alongside our own app, website, and physical stores.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Broghan Smith, Head of Key Accounts at TikTok Shop UK Said: "We're delighted to welcome John Lewis to TikTok Shop.&nbsp; As a cornerstone of British retail with a proud heritage, John Lewis represents exactly the kind of quality brand our community loves to discover.&nbsp; We're excited to see how they'll succeed with discovery commerce on TikTok Shop, bringing their trusted products to life in new and engaging ways for our users."
Later this month, John Lewis will broaden its expansion into on-demand shopping with Uber Eats.&nbsp; Customers within the delivery catchments of the Stratford, Kingston, Cambridge, and Liverpool stores will be able to order from a selection of 3,000 John Lewis products from across home, beauty and tech categories, with purchases being delivered to customers within 45 minutes.&nbsp; This follows on from an initial trial with Uber Eats last year with two stores.
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Notes to Editors&nbsp;

For more information please contact&nbsp;gillian.stark@johnlewis.co.uk.
About the John Lewis Partnership&nbsp;
The John Lewis Partnership owns and operates two of Britain's best-loved retail brands - John Lewis and Waitrose. Started as a radical experiment over a century ago, the Partnership is now the largest employee-owned business in the UK. The Partnership is purpose-driven, existing to create a fairer and more sustainable future for our Partners, customers, suppliers and communities. Our Purpose not only inspires our principles, drives our decisions and acts as our guide to be a force for good, it steers us to do things differently and better - all in service of creating a happier world for everyone and everything we touch.
John Lewis operates 34 shops across the UK as well as&nbsp;johnlewis.com. Waitrose has 315 shops in England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands, including 47 convenience branches, and another 29 shops at Welcome Break locations. The retailer's omnichannel business includes the online grocery service, Waitrose.com, and specialist online shops including&nbsp;waitrosecellar.com&nbsp;for wine.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Daisy May Cooper & John Lewis reveal what mums actually want this Mother’s Day]]></title>
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    Actress and mum, Daisy May Cooper has teamed up with gifting experts John Lewis to reveal what mums really want for Mother&rsquo;s Day.
    
    
    The star confesses her worst Mother&rsquo;s Day gift was a &lsquo;jalapeno houmous facial&rsquo; she received as part of her daughter&rsquo;s DIY spa day.
    
    
    On the flipside, her top gift would actually be childcare for her five little ones so she can light a three wick candle and watch reality TV in peace.
    



Ahead of Mother&rsquo;s Day (15th March), actress, writer and mum Daisy May Cooper is back on our screens in a hilarious content series from John Lewis, revealing what mums actually want for Mother&rsquo;s Day.

Daisy shares her worst Mother&rsquo;s Day gift to date was a DIY spa day from one of her five children. This special treatment included a &lsquo;jalapeno houmous facial&rsquo; - ouch! - and a-not-so relaxing eyebrow appointment, which was simply a coating of black nail varnish over the brows. So this year, she&rsquo;s said &ldquo;no more!&rdquo;.&nbsp;

In this new series &lsquo;Daisy May on Mother&rsquo;s Day&rsquo;, she provides an authoritative take on what will and won&rsquo;t make her day, because the best people to tell you what mums really want for Mother&rsquo;s Day are&hellip; mums.&nbsp;

Cooper confirmed she would forgo an unwanted pamper session from the little ones, in favour of a family member taking the kids off her hands so she can put on her favourite pyjamas and have a session on the sofa watching reality TV. In fact, her top tip was to avoid letting the children choose the gift at all.&nbsp;


Instead, she recommends finding a gift she will actually love from John Lewis, with her top picks being a Shark CryoGlow Facemask, an ever-aspirational Neom three wick candle or noise cancelling headphones &ldquo;to drown out the kids&rdquo; for a minute.&nbsp;

Rosie Hanley, Marketing Director at John Lewis, says "Daisy May Cooper is loved for her real talk and we knew that we needed a dose of this trademark honesty to find out what mums really want this Mother's Day. This content reminds us that when a gift can speak a thousand words, it&rsquo;s best to avoid a DIY disaster or a last minute panic buy. Luckily, at John Lewis we've got the gifts that will actually make her day this Mother's Day."

Watch the first of the content series on John Lewis socials now and shop from the hundreds of gifts available for Mother&rsquo;s Day in store or online.
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Notes to Editors
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About the John Lewis Partnership&nbsp;
The John Lewis Partnership owns and operates two of Britain's best-loved retail brands - John Lewis and Waitrose. Started as a radical experiment over a century ago, the Partnership is now the largest employee-owned business in the UK. The Partnership is purpose-driven, existing to create a fairer and more sustainable future for our Partners, customers, suppliers and communities. Our Purpose not only inspires our principles, drives our decisions and acts as our guide to be a force for good, it steers us to do things differently and better - all in service of creating a happier world for everyone and everything we touch.


John Lewis operates 34 shops across the UK as well as johnlewis.com. Waitrose has 315 shops in England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands, including 47 convenience branches, and another 29 shops at Welcome Break locations. The retailer's omnichannel business includes the online grocery service, Waitrose.com, and specialist online shops including waitrosecellar.com for wine.





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<title><![CDATA[Waitrose Haslemere reopens after multi-million pound transformation]]></title>
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Waitrose Haslemere&nbsp;has reopened the doors of its West Street store following a multi-million pound refurbishment designed to deliver an even better experience for customers.&nbsp;

The seven week transformation brings a host of new concepts and improvements to the 10,000 sq. ft. shop, which will celebrate its 17th anniversary in May. Relaunching at 8am on Thursday 5th March, Waitrose Haslemere is set to provide customers with an expanded range of high-quality produce and an enhanced shopping experience.

Highlights from the investment include:

    
    Upgraded service counters: modernised meat and fish counters with an extended range, including a new dry-aged beef counter, a continental meat stand, and new sushi counter.&nbsp;
    
    
    Redesigned bakery offering: installation of a destination bakery showcasing everyday favourites as well as exclusive partnerships with Ole &amp; Steen and GAIL&rsquo;S.&nbsp;
    
    
    &lsquo;Food lovers&rsquo; hub&rsquo;: &nbsp;dedicated area at the front of the shop focused on food discovery with digital screens and inspirational recipe cards.
    
    
    Inspirational wine offer: greater prominence for Waitrose&rsquo;s award-winning wine selection with an emphasis on product discovery.&nbsp;
    
    
    Investing in innovation: electronic shelf-edge labels to free up Partners to serve customers.
    
    
    New refrigeration for improved energy efficiency.
    

Local customers are able to pick up John Lewis and Waitrose Entertaining orders in store, as well as order home delivery from the shop using Deliveroo.&nbsp;

The first shoppers through the doors will be greeted with the gift of a free tote bag for their groceries. There will also be tasting stations where customers can try delicious products.&nbsp;

Branch Manager, Katherine Batey, who leads a team of 79 Partners at the shop, said: &ldquo;We have been part of the community in Haslemere for almost 17 years and on behalf of the entire team, I would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding while the store has been closed. We are delighted to welcome everyone back, and can&rsquo;t wait to introduce them to the new features with even more great food to enjoy.&rdquo;

Nationwide Investment

Waitrose is committed to investing in its estate, including nationwide refurbishments and new openings. This forms part of a &pound;1bn, multi-year programme designed to offer the very best products, service and shops for customers.

In 2025, Waitrose transformed 23 existing shops - including Weybridge and Oxted in Surrey. In November 2025 Waitrose opened its first ever&nbsp;&lsquo;Home of Food Lovers&rsquo; concept store in Newbury, reinforcing its mission to be the first choice for food lovers, with many of these new features now also at Waitrose Haslemere.

In February 2026, Waitrose announced the&nbsp;acquisition&nbsp;of the freehold of Hersham Green Shopping Centre in Surrey. This secures the future of the much-loved Hersham Waitrose, which has been an integral part of the shopping centre and local community for twenty years.&nbsp;

In addition, the retailer has announced a new&nbsp;360,000 sq ft distribution centre at Mountpark&rsquo;s&nbsp;Bristol 360&nbsp;which will deliver to around 50 current Waitrose shops, with the capacity to accommodate more.&nbsp;
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Notes to Editors
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For further information, please contact:
zulekha.hassan@waitrose.co.uk&nbsp;or 07710 048202&nbsp;
ruth.roycroft@waitrose.co.uk or 07792 591035&nbsp;
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Waitrose Haslemere&nbsp;is located at 11-15 West Street, Haslemere, GU27 2AB.

About Waitrose&nbsp;
Run by over 45,000 passionate Partners, Waitrose has been serving customers for 120 years and offers extraordinary products in its 320 shops and on&nbsp;Waitrose.com. Waitrose is committed to selling products which have been responsibly sourced, grown using the very best sustainable farming methods, some of which are grown or trialled on its very own farm, the Leckford Estate. In 2024, Waitrose was granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment to be Grocers and Wine &amp; Spirits Merchant to His Majesty King Charles III.]]></description>
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