Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years

Summarised from The Guardian's report · Updated 22 Oct, 05:59 · Archive

Waitrose has opened its first new supermarket in eight years, in Cricklewood, north London, as part of a £1bn investment plan.

Waitrose has opened its first new supermarket in eight years at Cricklewood in north London, with a second supermarket planned for Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, next month. The openings are part of a £1bn investment plan under which the upmarket grocer intends to open up to four large supermarkets and 100 convenience stores over five years.

Retail director Tina Mitchell said: 'Our supermarkets provide the ultimate showcase for everything that sets Waitrose apart – from our unmatched quality and industry-leading welfare standards to the expert service of our partners.' Four smaller stores are planned for 2025, including a supermarket in Oakham, Rutland, and convenience stores in Bedminster, Bristol; Chalk Farm, London; and Springstead Village, Cambridge. The chain will also refurbish 29 stores this year, adding meat, fish and sushi counters, on-site bakeries and fine wine sections.

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• Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years in north LondonGrocer launches Cricklewood store as part of £1bn investment plan, with Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, to follow next month As part of a £1bn investment plan , Waitrose has chosen Cricklewood in north London as the location for its first supermarket in eight years. The upmarket grocer will open the store on Thursday and another supermarket in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, next month. It also plans four smaller stores next year, including a supermarket in Oakham, Rutland, and three convenience stores in Bedminster (Bristol), Chalk Farm (London) and Springstead Village (Cambridge). Continue…The Guardian · 22 Oct, 05:00

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