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Waitrose predicts that bag-in-box (BiB) wine will make a comeback this summer, as consumers seek practical and environmental alternatives to glass bottles. In response, the retailer has introduced a selection of ‘premium’ BiB wine. It comprises Beefsteak Club Malbec (£20.99/2.25 litres) which is a top-selling red for the supermarket chain, …

The latest advert from Waitrose aired on TV last week. The supermarket chain’s summer advertising campaign underlines that Waitrose is the only supermarket to insist that all its British fresh fruit and vegetable growers are LEAF marque certified. Produce identified with a LEAF Marque logo indicates it has been through …

Waitrose has launched a new customer magazine. ‘Waitrose Drinks’ focuses on the retailer’s range of ciders, wines, beers and spirits through news and features. The magazine also offers readers advice for entertaining, cocktail recipes, and insight from Waitrose’s wine buying team using content from WaitroseCellar.com, the supermarket’s specialist drinks website. …

Waitrose has announced additions to its Heston from Waitrose range of Christmas fare. This year, Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal (who is a Waitrose ambassador) will introduce a luxury Venison Pate with Sour Cherry (£9). Made with three layers, it comprises coarse, smoked venison; smooth venison with chocolate; and a top …

Total sales excluding fuel for Waitrose last week (to Saturday July 1) were 0.5% higher compared with the year-ago period. The supermarket chain’s property director Nigel Keen said mixed weather conditions didn’t seem to deter customers from buying foods more traditionally associated with al fresco dining. Quiche sales were up …

Waitrose has set a target to make its own-label packaging across all food categories widely recyclable, reusable or home compostable by 2025. In a move towards meeting this goal, the supermarket chain has announced that its triangular sandwich wrappers will soon be easier to recycle. This will be achieved by …

Waitrose will step back in time this Christmas with a taste of the 1970s, as the supermarket chain creates nostalgic Black Forest-inspired dishes for the festive period. Waitrose ambassador – and Michelin-starred chef – Heston Blumenthal’s Christmas offering is the Heston from Waitrose Black Forest Panettone (£12.50/750g). The retailer said: …

Waitrose has reported a 5.5% rise in total sales excluding fuel for last week (to Saturday June 24) compared with the same week last year. The supermarket chain’s IT director Mike Sackman said the warm weather influenced sales in store and online. He commented: “Customers enjoyed time outdoors with sales …

The hot weather boosted turnover for Waitrose last week (to Saturday June 17) with total sales, excluding fuel, up 6.1% on the year-ago period. The supermarket chain’s finance director Loraine Woodhouse commented that rosé wine sales were up 108%, helped by the timing of a ‘25% off three bottles of …

Following World Gin Day last Saturday (June 10), Waitrose has announced that sales of gin have overtaken all other spirits at the supermarket chain, increasing by more than 20% in the past year alone. Waitrose spirits buyer John Vine said: “It’s no surprise that sales of gin have grown in …