Tag "Waitrose"
The shopping habits of British consumers have changed
When in April 1990 Aldi arrived in the United Kingdom, British supermarket chains were confident that they had nothing to worry about. Back in 2009 Aldi’s market share was still...
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Waitrose improves energy efficiency of stores
Waitrose & Partners is implementing a new design of shelf edge strips to speed up its sustainability plans. Waitrose will be fitting the Wirth Research (WR) EcoBlade™ in stores from...
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In-home delivery from Waitrose
As part of Waitrose’s latest service, in-home delivery, the products purchased are unpacked by the driver while the flat’s owner is away. The ‘While You’re Away’ service is already a...
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Waitrose & Partners to stop using disposable plastic bags
From March 2019 Waitrose & Partners will stop using disposable plastic bags. They will be the first retailer in the UK to sell fruits and vegetables in compostable alternatives. With...
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Waitrose & Partners trying out a rapid delivery service
Waitrose & Partners launched the Waitrose Rapid Delivery service in London, offering same day and two-hour delivery to customers. In selected areas 20 products can be ordered from 1,500 for...
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Waitrose food forecast for 2018
British supermarket chain Waitrose conducted a survey in 2017, according to which two thirds of shoppers visit grocery stores more than once a day, especially 18-24 year old consumers. Many people...
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The English like a German retailer the most
German discounter Aldi was voted the most popular retail chain of 2017 in the United Kingdom. In a voting organised by the magazine Good Housekeeping, the discount supermarket chain finished...
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