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	Waitrose.com - Contact Us
		Waitrose Customer Service - for questions or comments regarding Waitrose.com, and Waitrose branches, products or services.
		Waitrose Wine Direct - for questions or comments regarding Waitrose Wine Direct.
		Waitrose Food Illustrated - for questions or comments regarding Waitrose Food Illustrated magazine.
	www.waitrose.com /about/contactus.asp (261 words)

	Waitrose - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Waitrose originally traded mainly in London and the South East of England, though it has expanded further north in recent years.The company was formed in 1904 by Wallace Waite, Arthur Rose and David Taylor.
		Waitrose sells a large number of own brand goods, but unlike other supermarkets such as Tesco (which stocks a wide variety of own brand clothing, cookware etc) these are mainly food and household cleaning products.
		The current uniform for male non-management partners is a green shirt with green and grey patterned necktie and grey trousers, whereas for females the uniform is a heavily patterned blouse and a choice of grey skirt or trousers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waitrose (2260 words)

	Waitrose
		Waitrose is the food division of the John Lewis Partnership.
		Waitrose already has a successful project, Waitrose@work, currently operating through the in-house "intranets" of 45 large companies, which allows their staff to order goods by email to be delivered to their place of work.
		Waitrose seeks to manage all of its activities to the benefit of its customers, Partners and society, to comply with all relevant laws and regulations and to ensure that our impact on the environment is reduced to the minimum practical.
	www.jobsite.co.uk /corpages/waitrose (1310 words)

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		Waitrose Education is an initiative aimed at promoting food education for young people of all ages, and ensuring that all children have the chance to learn about food.
		The Waitrose programme supports children throughout their school education as well as students choosing to pursue a career in food, through further education.
		Waitrose supports FACE (Farming and Countryside Education) whose aim is to devise education routes to promote food, farming and the countryside while helping to develop an understanding of rural and urban relationships.
	www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk /TemplatePage.aspx?PageType=CAT&PageID=46 (525 words)

	Waitrose, WIBDCO, SLTB: A Partnership for Promotion
		This initiative was made possible by the Waitrose chain of supermarkets in the UK.
		Waitrose is unique amongst UK supermarkets in its ethical approach to banana sourcing.
		The special relationship between Waitrose and growers was highlighted when tropical storm Lilli caused a significant amount of damage to the banana crop in the islands.
	www.stlucia.gov.lc /pr2004/march/waitrose_wibdco_sltb_a_partnership_for_promotion.htm (216 words)

	Fishupdate.com: Waitrose converts all its fresh and smoked cod to line caught
		WAITROSE has today announced that it will become the first supermarket to convert all its fresh and smoked cod and haddock to being line caught.
		This latest move marks the completion of a seven year project for Waitrose, and is described by the company as "another giant step in the supermarket’s ethical approach to sourcing".
		Waitrose now stocks the largest range of line caught fish on the high street and already has plans to further increase this range later in the year.
	www.fishupdate.com /news/fullstory.php/aid/4303/Waitrose_converts_all_its_fresh_and_smoked_cod_to_line_caught.html (673 words)

	Waitrose's unique offering appeals to discerning U.K. consumers DSN Retailing Today - Find Articles
		Waitrose might best be compared to one of the higher-end supermarket retailers in the United States, such as Wegmans or H.E. Butt.
		In March 2004, reports emerged from the United Kingdom that Waitrose would purchase 19 stores from the William Morrison supermarket chain, a deal that put Waitrose into the north of England for the first time and increased the chain's selling space by 20 percent.
		Waitrose eventually will need to have about 300 stores in Britain to hold its own, according to one company source, but an immediate five-year plan announced early in 2004 set a goal of having 180 Waitrose supermarkets operating by the end of the decade.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FNP/is_1_44/ai_n8695216 (883 words)

	tfX: Waitrose.
		Waitrose statement of July 2004, in which the company commits to reducing / removing hydrogenated fats in its products.
		Part of the John Lewis partnership, Waitrose is a relatively small player in the British supermarket stakes.
		The Waitrose website is also notable in that it makes specific mention of trans fats, showing not only an awareness of the issue, but also a willingness to discuss it.
	www.tfx.org.uk /page69.html (902 words)

	Waitrose goes on shopping spree for Safeway stores Evening Standard (London) - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		UPMARKET supermarkets group Waitrose has picked up 19 of the 52 stores that Morrisons is being forced to sell off as a result of its Pounds 3 billion takeover of Safeway.
		Not only does it add to Waitrose's portfolio of 144 stores, but at a stroke it adds 20% more selling space across the chain and takes it in to new territories in the north of England, whereas before it had never been north of Newark.
		Waitrose is not disclosing the deal value as, it is understood, it neither wants to harm potential future sale processes nor give the game away to rivals such as Tesco, Asda and J Sainsbury who are also in the market for some of the outlets.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4153/is_20040325/ai_n12077009 (339 words)

	Waitrose Case Study (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Waitrose, one of the UK’s leading food retailers, has invested in analytical software, designed to help it better understand the needs of its customers.
		The project is part of Waitrose’s overall policy of ensuring the highest quality of service for its customers.
		Waitrose is one of the UK’s leading food retailers, employing over 27,000 people.
	www.spss.com /uk/n_ukwaitrosecasestudy.htm (520 words)

	Case Study: Waitrose
		Target audience: John Lewis and Waitrose cardholders, warm contacts from the Waitrose marketing database and cold prospects living in the vicinity of the stores.
		When Waitrose bought 18 Safeway and one Morrisons store in the Midlands and South West, it faced two challenges - to ensure that current Safeway shoppers continued to shop at the newly branded supermarket before they established alternative shopping patterns with competitors, and to drive new customers to the stores.
		Waitrose's data partner Acxiom identified three core audiences - existing John Lewis and Waitrose cardholders, warm contacts from the Waitrose marketing database and cold prospects identified by Acxiom.
	www.acxiom.com /default.aspx?ID=2919&DisplayID=18 (672 words)

	RedOrbit - Science - Waitrose Spends on Stores (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Waitrose will fight to maintain its leading fresh food proposition this year with an increase of 15%-20% in sales space for its range across each of its stores.
		The market is demonstrating lower growth in the core grocery sectors." Waitrose plans to open up to seven new supermarkets this year, including branches in Ampthill, Bloomsbury and Cheadle Hulme, as well as completing six store extensions in East Sheen, Goldsworth Park, Saltash, Berkhamsted, Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds.
		Meanwhile, Waitrose has stood by the acquisition of 25 Morrisons stores since 2004, despite CACI, the location and market analysis company reporting that the catchments of stores in Sheffield and Barry, south Wales, did not fit its key demographic groups.
	www.redorbit.com /news/science/386948/waitrose_spends_on_stores/index.html?source=r_science (445 words)

	BITC - Waitrose wins BBC Radio 4 Award for Food and Farming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		European senior business leaders believe attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce is the most important factor likely to impact on their organisation’s performance over the next five years.
		Waitrose is the winner for Best National Retailer BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards.
		Described by judge, Robert Clarke, as a 'worthy winner', adding that "Waitrose's approach encapsulates all that the judges were looking for - excellent long term relationships with suppliers, real customer care and dialogue, plus genuine commitment to quality produce and local products.
	www.bitc.org.uk /news/news_directory/bbc_waitrose.html (179 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Business \| Waitrose hails 'record' Christmas
		Supermarket group Waitrose rang up a record £100m in sales in the final week before Christmas, the company has said.
		But, Waitrose - part of the John Lewis Partnership - said a quieter week followed, with sales down 1.9% at £49.8m on the same period a year ago.
		"Waitrose has really delivered in the face of a great surge," managing director Steven Esom said.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/business/4155409.stm (227 words)

	Wine on the Web - Wine News, Waitrose Spring
		It is the time of year when the supermarkets and wine chains put their wares on view to the wine press, showing what is new to their lists, the new vintages of old favourites, and a reminder of tried and (usually) trusted lines.
		One of the most eagerly attended is the Waitrose tasting.
		Better still was another Waitrose exclusive, the Enira 2004 Bessa Valley made from 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
	www.wineontheweb.com /winenews/Waitrose_Spring_/waitrose_spring_.html (677 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Scotland \| Waitrose supermarkets for capital
		Waitrose supermarkets are to open in the city's Morningside and Comely Bank in June this year.
		A spokesman for Waitrose, the food arm of the John Lewis Partnership, said the move to the capital was part of a strategy to become a national brand.
		Steven Esom, Waitrose managing director, said the acquisition of a former Morrisons store in Morningside and a Somerfield store in Comely Bank would bring the total number of Waitrose food shops to 179 across the UK.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/4789276.stm (383 words)

	Picture perfect fruit get the boot at Waitrose - Food Business Review
		UK supermarket chain Waitrose is following in Asda's footsteps by introducing an economy line of 'ugly fruit'.
		The tendency of major supermarkets to demand only fruit that is 'perfect' in shape and color has put a strain on farmers and growers due to the large amount of rejected fruit that it causes.
		Waitrose insisted that it is not compromising on quality or flavor, saying that even though the fruit won't look perfect the eating quality is exactly the same.
	www.food-business-review.com /article_news.asp?guid=EDA54AF7-EF6A-4188-991B-938AB1773BFB (398 words)

	Naturewatch - John Lewis, Waitrose adopt fixed cutoff date, boosting animal welfare
		Waitrose and the John Lewis Partnership adopt a Fixed Cutoff Date
		This is a double helping of good news for caring consumers, as their sister company Waitrose can now also be endorsed as genuinely cruelty free.
		In committing to the fixed cut off date policy the John Lewis Partnership is continuing to prove that prestige and principles can go hand in hand, sending a clear message to other retailers and consumers.
	www.naturewatch.org /shoppingguide/news_wjl.asp (212 words)

	Fishupdate.com: Consumers want sustainable seafood, says Waitrose report
		To mark the start of Seafood Week - running from 6-13 October - a new report published today by Waitrose highlights that the Scottish public are making a stand and demanding a halt to the fishing of endangered species or fish from declining stocks.
		The research, conducted by independent researchers YouGov for Waitrose, highlighted that almost half of Brits (43 per cent) do not know where the fish they buy comes from, or how to tell if it is sustainable or not.
		As a follow on from this, Waitrose says it is introducing a series of market firsts, to educate shoppers on the importance of sustainable fishing and to empower consumers to make the right decisions when it comes to buying fish for themselves and their families.
	www.fishupdate.com /news/fullstory.php/aid/5526/Consumers_want_sustainable_seafood,_says_Waitrose_report.html (714 words)

	Waitrose old site - factsheet
		Following the demolition of the old Co-op building (site of the new Waitrose store) in Bridge Street it was the only major food retailer in Godalming and acted as a powerful attractor to the central area of the town.
		The old Waitrose building is two storied with a floor area of 2000 sq.m.
		The Godalming Trust saw this as an opportunity to get the old building demolished and something else built in its place, however, the owners, the John Lewis Partnership were still actively seeking a solution based on the existing planning consents.
	www.waverley.gov.uk /education/factsheets/factsheet8.asp (1958 words)

	Waitrose snaps up five ex-Safeway stores - Food Business Review
		The five stores, which have a combined gross asset value of GBP30.6 million, were sold for an undisclosed amount in a deal expected to close in October this year.This is the latest in a string of acquisitions made by Waitrose as it looks to extend further into the north of the UK.
		The stores were reportedly sold to the smaller retailer because their size is better suited to the Waitrose format.
		The new deal comes after the Waitrose group acquired 19 stores from Morrisons last year, a move that marked the beginning of the company's goal to begin operating stores nationwide instead of just in London and the home counties.
	www.food-business-review.com /article_news.asp?guid=1EE6439C-3923-442C-85DD-41B14502C45A (403 words)

	IRI \| Waitrose joins forces with IRI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		This is the first time that Waitrose named account data has been made available to suppliers.
		This census sales data is compiled from all 136 Waitrose stores, covering packaged grocery, household and health and beauty goods.
		Angela Megson, Waitrose Director of Buying, said: “Waitrose is always looking at ways to improve relationships with our supplier base - and the way in which we share information is of fundamental importance.
	www.infores.com /public/uk/newsEvents/press/2002/uk_new_060102.htm (343 words)

	Waitrose - Offline Shopping Misc Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Waitrose is part of the John Lewis Partnership.
		They did not diversify into non-food items like Tesco for example, so if you are looking at cheap t-shirts a TV and a mobile all in the same place Waitrose is not for you.
		Waitrose are proud of the quality of their goods and the freshness of them.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /offline-shopping-misc/waitrose (234 words)

	Chip-and-PIN put on ice at Waitrose - vnunet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Supermarket chain Waitrose was last week forced to suspend its chip-and-PIN credit card processing system because of technical problems.
		Waitrose gave no further details about the nature of the problems.
		Waitrose is also due to update its electronic point of sale (Epos) systems in the next 18 months, to provide an integrated chip-and-PIN facility.
	www.vnunet.com /computing/news/2147323/chip-pin-put-ice-waitrose (656 words)

	Waitrose (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The programme will cover preparation and selling skills, food labelling, a tour of the local Waitrose store, a case study of a successful local supplier, and selling and negotiating skills.
		It is sponsored by the umbrella trade organisation 'South West Food and Drink' which was launched in March 2002.
		Three events held by Taste of the West during 2002 assisted fifteen suppliers to secure listings with Waitrose and it is anticipated that this event will assist further producers in securing business with the supermarket.
	www.tasteofthewest.co.uk /News130103.htm (154 words)

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