Waitrose & Partners

The latest news, trends and must haves from the Waitrose team. https://lnkd.in/eUSjJuZQ

Setting a new benchmark for healthy eating 🍏 We’re pledging to increase sales of own-brand healthy food and drink sales to 85% by 2030. This ambitious new target comes after our committed Partners, and our health-conscious, food loving customers, helped us smash our original 65% target by over 10%, between 2025-26. Our customers have made it clear that eating well matters more than ever to them. Recent data from a John Lewis Partnership Customer Mindset Survey highlights a massive shift in how we approach our plates: 🥗 9 out of 10 Waitrose customers say it’s important to avoid ultra-processed foods. 🥗74% are actively eating more healthy food now than in the past. 🥗83% prefer to prepare meals from scratch (compared to a 61% national average). We aren't just setting targets; we’re making healthy eating accessible, affordable, and delicious. From lowering prices on nutritious staples to featuring them in our popular promotions and meal deals, we are proving that Good Health doesn't mean compromising on flavour or quality. To support our customers' goals, we've rolled out a brand-new wave of nutritious ingredients and on-the-go options. Keep an eye out for these latest additions on your next Waitrose shopping trip: 🌱 Gut Health: Waitrose Gut Health Mango Kefir Drink & Natural Kefir Drink 🥣 Breakfast & Snacks: Waitrose Fibre Boost Fruity Mix, Waitrose High Protein Strawberry Yogurt, Waitrose High Fibre Blueberry & Almond Ball, Waitrose High Protein Nuts & Seeds Granola, Waitrose Beetroot & Crispbread with Mixed Seeds 🌯 Food to Go:, Waitrose High Protein Mexican Style Chicken Wrap, Waitrose High Protein Greek Style Chicken & Feta Wrap, Waitrose Mixed Grain & Bean Salad, Waitrose Indian Style Mixed Grain Salad #Waitrose #HomeOfFoodLovers #Nutrition #FoodInnovation #HealthyLiving #GutHealth

Two new Waitrose shops are coming this autumn. We’ll be opening new supermarkets in Hale Barns and Cricklewood, bringing the Home of Food Lovers to more customers in Greater Manchester and north west London. The openings are part of our continued investment in Waitrose shops - from refurbishments and new sites to making it easier for customers to shop with us. We can’t wait to welcome our new communities later this year. #retail #supermarkets #manchester #london #homeoffoodlovers

Today we’ve announced that Waitrose is investing over £20m to lower prices on more than 160 everyday own brand products. As the Home of Food Lovers, we know customers are watching what they spend - but they don’t want to compromise on the food they buy. Prices have been cut by an average of 12% - with some everyday staples reduced by more than 25% - across products customers rely on most in their everyday shop, from eggs, chicken and fruit to frozen vegetables and cupboard essentials. This is the ninth round of New Lower Prices since 2023, taking our total investment to £162.5m across more than 1,000 products. Because at Waitrose, value isn’t about lowering standards. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/exvFUgYJ #Waitrose #HomeOfFoodLovers #EverydayShop #Retail #Value

🎉 Little Waitrose Cheam is officially back and better than ever! Thanks to comedian, Tim Vine who joined Branch Manager, Randy Williams and the team to cut the ribbon this morning. After a six-week refurbishment, the store has fantastic new look designed to give our customers a better shopping experience including: 🥐 A fresh new look for our bakery, beer, wine, spirits, and fruit & vegetable sections. ⚡ A new On Demand Grocery area for speedy orders through Deliveroo and UberEats. ❄️ New refrigeration for improved energy efficiency. 🏷️ Electronic shelf labels so Partners can priortise customer service. Branch Manager, Randy, said: "Every change was made with our customers in mind. Thank you to the Cheam community for your patience during the closure. Our team of 29 Partners are so excited to welcome you back!" 💚 If you're in the area, please stop by to say hello and check out the new store! 🥂 #HomeOfFoodLovers

It’s #LearningAtWorkWeek, and we’re pleased to introduce Jack! 👋 Alongside his job as a Supermarket Assistant, he’s completing a Level 4 Retail Management apprenticeship to spearhead his professional progression 📈 At the John Lewis Partnership, we believe in investing in our Partners’ growth all year round. We have the learning and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals, including: ⭐ Apprenticeships, to build skills for life while you work ⭐ Personal career coaching and mentoring, taking you to the next level ⭐ In-person and online training at our dedicated Partnership Academy Check out the Learning & Development opportunities within the Partnership, here ➡️ bit.ly/JLPLearning And read Jack’s full story on our careers site ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eutP4Fzk #LAWW26 #CareerProgression #EarlyCareers Campaign for Learning 

The 80s dinner party is officially back on the guest list, and a new generation of food lovers are driving the revival! Our new research reveals a clear consumer appetite for nostalgia: nearly half of UK adults (48%) believe 1980s dishes are making a comeback. Leading the charge? The iconic prawn cocktail, voted the dish people most want to see back on their tables. We’re seeing this trend translate directly into shopping habits, with sales of Waitrose No.1 Prawn Cocktail jumping 170% year on year. The challenge for this new generation (49% of 25-34 year olds are hosting more often than five years ago) is balancing the desire for "theatre" and occasion with modern pressures. As 70% of young hosts feel social media has raised expectations. That's why we’ve launched our guide - 'The Dinner Party Decade: The definitive 1980s dinner party resurgence'. This guide is about helping hosts strike that balance. It blends the fun and flair of the 80s with practical, genuinely useful advice, smart shortcuts, and insights from seasoned hosts Hilary and Michael Whitehall. We’re passionate about supporting this new generation of food lovers, and this guide helps entertain with confidence and rediscover the joy of these classic dishes in a way that works for modern life. Check out the full guide to see how we’re fully embracing this exciting trend: https://lnkd.in/gutrntX3 #Waitrose #ConsumerTrends #FoodTrends #80sRevival #TheHomeOfFoodLovers

📢 Meet Waitrose Warehouse Partner, Victor! We love sharing stories from the Partners who work in our business. After all, they're who make Waitrose, and the John Lewis Partnership, such great places to work 🙌 Read Victor's full story, and hear from more Partners, here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/esTeGw43 #DrivenByPurpose #EmployeeOwners 

One week on, we're still buzzing from the energy and excitement of the Waitrose Food Lovers World Tour. An opportunity to showcase this year's summer range, which includes over 120 new products - representing more than 40% newness compared to last year. Taking our guests on a curated, immersive global journey led by taste. Guests started their journey by checking in at the 'passport office' before taking a tasty tour of global destinations, from France to New York to India. Highlights included: 🥩 The doubled No. 1 barbecue range focusing on big centrepieces 🧆 An expanded deli range of 22 new products, perfect for effortless sharing and embracing the growing demand for grazing-style meals and global flavours 🍔 Bold BBQ flavours inspired by global destinations, prepared and served by our talented Senior Development Chef Team 🎉 Celebrating our suppliers, including Desi Daru, Gymkhana and Kamado Joe So what are you waiting for? Run, don't walk to shops and Waitrose.com to discover the taste, wonderful ingredients, and innovation across the new Waitrose summer collection #Waitrose #FoodInnovation #Retail #NewProducts #SummerFood #FoodLovers

📢 Food Lovers of Chelmsford! We're recruiting Hospitality and Supermarket Assistants for our new convenience shop in Chelmer Village 🎉 For all the details on pay, hours and benefits - including discounts at Waitrose and John Lewis & Partners - visit 👉 bit.ly/ChelmerVillage 👈 📍For vacancies near you, it's easy to set up job alerts at JLPjobs.com #HomeOfFoodLovers #Jobs #RetailJobs #Chelmsford #Essex