Pets at Home hoping for boost under new boss despite consumer pressure Former Waitrose boss James Bailey took the reins in a bid to drive a turnaround in performance. The Independent UK · May 22
Which supermarkets are cheapest for branded foods? New survey reveals some surprising results Waitrose shoppers can still fill their trollies with bargain prices on a number of goods Evening Standard · May 18
Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealed Which? looked at 240 branded items. Evening Standard · May 14
The cheapest UK supermarket for branded groceries revealed – and it’s not Tesco or Sainsbury’s Britain’s two biggest supermarkets were found to be expensive than Waitrose for shoppers without a loyalty card The Independent UK · May 14
8 best supermarket cheddars, taste-tested for tang and creaminess I was surprised by the range of tastes and textures hailing from the supermarket aisles The Independent UK · May 13
‘Dull and musty’: the best (and worst) supermarket breakfast teabags, tasted and rated We spill the tea on the supermarket bags worth your cuppa – and which should be left to stew The Guardian - UK · May 9
All supermarket opening times for the May Bank Holiday Monday The Standard has compiled a list of the confirmed opening times for all the major UK supermarkets, from Aldi to Waitrose Evening Standard · May 4
‘Humungous, plump and ultra-creamy’: the best jarred butter beans, tasted and rated Jarred beans beat canned for flavour and texture, but which brands hit the buttery spot and which are floury flops? The Guardian - UK · May 2
Waitrose May Bank Holiday 2026 opening times: When will supermarkets open and close on May 4? IN FULL The Independent UK · May 1
All supermarket opening times for the Early May Bank Holiday Monday, from Tesco to Aldi Opening hours for the UK’s largest stores change on bank holidays The Independent UK · May 1
‘A cherry-cola colour and funky, acidic aroma’: the best supermarket balsamic vinegars, tasted and rated Our resident product tester sips and puckers his way through a range of high-street balsamic vinegars The Guardian - UK · Apr 25
The British Create The Funniest Memes And Here Are 39 This Facebook Group Had To Offer Waitrose is a British supermarket chain where posh folks can find things like a harpist in the wine section, a curious red banana, and people who say, "Don't we already have a wine thermometer, dear?" The "Overheard in Waitrose" meme page lightheartedly pokes fun at the things rich British folks… Bored Panda · Apr 24
Disney dials up ‘80s nostalgia for Rivals with four iconic brand collabs, including Volkswagen Blending intricate on-screen design with in-store and social campaigns. Creative Bloq · Apr 22
'No Point Reporting to Police': London Shoplifting Cases Soar by More Than 200% London has seen a 200% rise in shoplifting over five years, with low prosecution rates leading retailers to stop reporting incidents. International Business Times UK · Apr 20
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11 ‘A good, strong squeak’: the best supermarket halloumi, tasted and rated It’s a barbecue favourite, but which halloumi is firm, salty and satisfyingly squeaky and which is a milky mess?
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10 How I Shop with Michelle Ogundehin: ‘We grownups have enough stuff already’ Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The interiors guru talks museum shops, sake and loft insulation with the Filter
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Retail workers call for more security after Waitrose sacking for tackling shoplifter Shop workers’ union Usdaw says 59% of its members in its annual survey said they would welcome more security guards in stores
The Independent UK · Apr 8 John Lewis boss sees pay rise to £1.2m as company cuts 3,300 jobs Beloved chain hit by internet rivals but is fighting back
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 John Lewis boss’s pay rises to £1.2m as retailer cuts 3,300 jobs Jason Tarry sees salary increase by 21% in year to January, while fewer people are employed at John Lewis and Waitrose stores
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Wednesday briefing: Has the sacking of a shop worker highlighted our unease around how crime is tackled? In today’s newsletter: A Waitrose worker’s dismissal after confronting a shoplifter has become a flashpoint in a wider debate over rising retail crime
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 Ex-Waitrose worker needs our support Letters: Don’t-shop Wednesday | Saved by the dog | Farage/Braverman birthday | Double-barrelled surname | Spelling test
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Waitrose employee fired after confronting shoplifter offered job at rival supermarket Shadow home secretary Chris Philp weighed in, branding Waitrose's decision ‘disgraceful’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 Iceland chain offers job to man sacked by Waitrose after confronting shoplifter Iceland’s chair Richard Walker says Walker Smith is ‘welcome to a job with us’ as public fundraiser hits £7,500
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6 Waitrose under pressure to reinstate worker sacked after stopping shoplifter Retailer faces public outcry over treatment of Walker Smith, who tackled shoplifter stealing Easter eggs at London store