Waitrose makes multi-million pound investment in London
Waitrose is boosting its presence in London with a multi-million pound investment in physical retail.
In the next phase of its £1 billion nationwide expansion programme, the retailer has opened a new 2,500 square foot convenience shop in Wandsworth New Acres. This follows the recent transformation of shops in Marylebone and Clerkenwell.
Waitrose is also funding revamps of convenience shops in Crouch End and Old Brompton Road as well as upgrading its Waitrose supermarket in Coulsdon before the end of the year, with further transformations scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.
Waitrose’s London store portfolio currently employs more than 5,700 partners across 62 shops.
Tina Mitchell, Waitrose interim managing director said: “From 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.
“Today, as we open our 62nd store in the capital, we’re 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.”
In 2027, Waitrose’s first new full-line supermarket for seven years will open at Brabazon, an award-winning new town near Bristol. The 30,000 square foot store will create around 150 new jobs.
