{"id":10780,"date":"2025-10-02T11:40:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ea3affd7216562748ff1dc1f0fe50ac6\/?p=10780"},"modified":"2025-10-02T11:40:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:40:50","slug":"waitrose-boosts-commitment-to-london-with-multi-million-pound-investment-in-physical-retail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/blog\/waitrose-boosts-commitment-to-london-with-multi-million-pound-investment-in-physical-retail\/","title":{"rendered":"Waitrose boosts commitment to London with multi-million pound investment in physical retail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"b__text__block l__space white\" id=\"block-1-text-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"l__container\">\n\t\t<p>In the next phase of our \u00a31bn expansion programme, Waitrose opened Wandsworth New Acres on Thursday 2nd October 2025, a brand new 2,500 sq ft Little Waitrose convenience shop situated in a new neighbourhood development.<\/p>\n<p>Following recent refurbishments in Marylebone and Clerkenwell, the store further strengthens Waitrose\u2019s foothold in the capital, creating 26 new jobs and serving thousands more customers.<\/p>\n<p>Waitrose is committing to a multi-million pound investment in London, funding renewed convenience shops in Crouch End and Old Brompton Road as well as upgrading the Waitrose supermarket in Coulsdon before the end of the year, with further transformations scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Waitrose\u2019s London store portfolio currently employs more than 5.7k Partners who work across 62 shops.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"b__quote l__space\" id=\"block-2-quote\">\n\t<div class=\"l__container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"b__quote__inner b__quote--gold animate hidden slideUp\" data-delay=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload b__quote__tapestry desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/themes\/em-jlp\/assets\/images\/icons\/tapestries\/png\/light-orange-arrows.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyload b__quote__tapestry mobile\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/themes\/em-jlp\/assets\/images\/icons\/tapestries\/png\/light-orange-arrows-long.png');\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Tapestry Design\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"quote\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>&#8220;<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<p>\u201cFrom our roots in Acton where we opened our very first shop, to Streatham which saw our first supermarket, and now our newest convenience shop in Wandsworth, London has always been home to Waitrose and central to our success.<\/p>\n<p>Today, as we open our 62nd store in the capital, we\u2019re committing to investing millions to expand and refresh our portfolio. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and by continually listening to what our customers want and need, we are well positioned for future growth in London and across the UK.\u201d &#8211; Tina Mitchell, Interim Managing Director, Waitrose<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<section class=\"b__text__block l__space white\" id=\"block-3-text-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"l__container\">\n\t\t<h2>Little Waitrose Wandsworth New Acres<\/h2>\n<p>Local residents and customers using Wandsworth Town Rail Station or the many bus routes in the area will find their new Little Waitrose Wandsworth New Acres is as perfectly placed for the fresh top up shop as it is for dinner from food lovers\u2019 favourite &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitrose.com\/ecom\/shop\/browse\/groceries\/waitrose_brands\/no1_waitrose_and_partners\">Waitrose No. 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Customers can also restock with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitrose.com\/ecom\/shop\/browse\/groceries\/waitrose_brands\/essential_waitrose_and_partners\">Essential Waitrose<\/a> &#8211; the great value range which doesn\u2019t compromise on quality, taste or animal welfare, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitrose.com\/ecom\/shop\/browse\/groceries\/organic_shop\/duchy\">Waitrose Duchy Organic<\/a> &#8211; kinder farming, better animal welfare and no pesticides across a wide range of categories; together with household brands and an in-store bakery. Lunchtime shoppers can take advantage of Waitrose\u2019s popular \u00a35 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitrose.com\/ecom\/shop\/featured\/meal-deals\/185?srsltid=AfmBOopIEZxbEZ1lHfH-DyKZ3PTPNu7ZpIKqBl-22r73JhnhfzuofvIB\">lunchtime meal deal<\/a> which includes a main, a snack and a drink.<\/p>\n<p>Local customers will be able to order home delivery from the shop using Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat, and pick up John Lewis and Waitrose Entertaining orders.<\/p>\n<p>The opening of the shop has created 26 new local jobs. All new employees are now Partners in the John Lewis Partnership, the UK\u2019s largest employee owned company which Waitrose is part of, along with John Lewis.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.25.00-1024x682.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.25.00-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.25.00-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.25.00-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.25.00-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.25.00-2048x1363.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"b__text__block l__space white\" id=\"block-4-text-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"l__container\">\n\t\t<p>With more than 23 years of experience at the John Lewis Partnership, Chris Kern is moving across from the Hampton Hill Little Waitrose shop to be Branch Manager of Little Waitrose Wandsworth New Acres.<\/p>\n<p>Chris said: \u201cIn my two decades with Waitrose, I\u2019ve seen a host of new developments as we\u2019ve adapted to suit our customers\u2019 evolving needs, tastes and lifestyles. What will never change, however, is our commitment to great customer service and fantastic food.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re ready to welcome our new customers in Wandsworth and be a part of this exciting new neighbourhood and community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fleur Anderson, MP for Putney, Southfields, Roehampton and Wandsworth Town, said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted that a new Little Waitrose is opening in New Acres in Wandsworth with 26 new jobs. This investment is great news for our community, and is a great vote of confidence in Wandsworth by Waitrose.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Shop Transformations<\/h2>\n<p>Building on the developments showcased at Waitrose John Barnes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitrose.com\/find-a-store\/john-barnes?srsltid=AfmBOoq99UJhcruj0kUMLa8lHC8yVCDqP-CbUdW5pidsEuNQpcz0TIhz\">Finchley Road<\/a>, last month the Waitrose shops in Marylebone and Clerkenwell received a considerable upgrade with both now featuring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>New Look Bakery <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and <\/span><b>Improved Fruit &amp; Vegetables Section<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>New John Lewis Products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a small selection of John Lewis gifts and homeware.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>New Refrigeration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> replaced for improved energy efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Self Service Tills as well as staffed checkout:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to provide greater choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, at Waitrose Marylebone, customers can enjoy the enhanced meat and fish counters as well as a dedicated dry aged beef counter and an updated wine selection, including chilled white wine and champagne.<\/p>\n<p>Since the refurbs, customers at the Marylebone branch have been driving sales of Clarence Court Burford Brown Eggs, Waitrose Scottish Mild Oak Smoked Salmon and No. 1 Speciality Blueberries, while in Clerkenwell, bestsellers include Waitrose All Butter Croissants, GLO Hot Smoked Salmon &amp; Rice Salad and Cooks\u2019 Ingredients Aromatic Coriander.<\/p>\n<p>The rollout continues with the relaunch of Waitrose Coulsdon and the Crouch End and Old Brompton Road Little Waitrose shops by the end of the year, with even more branches in the capital to be renewed come 2026.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.28.50-1024x830.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.28.50-1024x830.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.28.50-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.28.50-768x622.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jlpjobs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2025-10-02-at-11.28.50.png 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"b__text__block l__space white\" id=\"block-5-text-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"l__container\">\n\t\t<h2>Serving Londoners<\/h2>\n<p>To keep up with the demand for home deliveries across the capital, Waitrose has two Customer Fulfilment Centres in Coulsdon and Greenford, delivering online orders purchased through Waitrose.com. Opened in March 2021, Greenford is Waitrose\u2019s largest Customer Fulfilment Centre at around 115,000 sq ft. It holds over 18,000 lines and at capacity has 150 vans delivering 25,000 customer orders per week.<\/p>\n<p>The Waitrose fleet is kept busy delivering Londoners\u2019 must-haves with current bestsellers across the city including Waitrose Essential Loose Aubergines, Waitrose Mixed Olive Rolls,\u00a0 Waitrose British Native Breed Beef Mince 5% Fat, Waitrose No. 1 Burrata, Waitrose Salt Beef &amp; Mustard Mayo Sandwich and San Leo Prosecco DOC.<\/p>\n<h2>Nationwide Investment<\/h2>\n<p>Waitrose is investing in every shop nationwide, from refurbishments to new openings. The \u00a31 billion, multi-year programme is designed to deliver the very best products, service and shops for customers.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s news follows Waitrose\u2019s investment in the Bristol area, with a new convenience store opening just last week in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnlewispartnership.media\/news\/waitrose\/25092025\/brand-new-little-waitrose-shop-opens-in-bristol?brand=waitrose\">The Arches<\/a> and the announcement of the retailer\u2019s first distribution centre in the region. The 360,000 sq ft distribution centre at Mountpark\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/mountpark.com\/bristol360-opportunity\/\">Bristol 360<\/a> will deliver to around 50 current Waitrose shops, with the capacity to accommodate more.<\/p>\n<p>In 2027, Waitrose\u2019s first new full-line supermarket for seven years will open at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brabazon.co.uk\/\">Brabazon<\/a>, an award-winning new town. 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