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Is Waitrose closing?

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Penelope Carter

Updated on March 10, 2026

Is Waitrose closing?

Supermarket chain Waitrose is to close four of its stores with the loss of 124 jobs. Stores in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, Ipswich and Shrewsbury in Shropshire will shut, while the Wolverhampton branch will be sold to Tesco. The Caldicot, Ipswich Corn Exchange and Shrewsbury stores will close on 6 December.

Simply so, why are Waitrose closing stores?

Major closures

Waitrose said the decision comes as part of an ongoing financial review that began in 2017. “We have found trading challenging in these four shops and, despite the best efforts of Partners, we have not been able to find a way to make them profitable in the long-term,” said a statement.

Secondly, has John Lewis shut down? John Lewis is permanently closing eight of its 50 department stores, including big outlets in Birmingham and Watford, with the likely loss of 1,300 jobs.

Simply so, which stores are John Lewis closing?

The eight John Lewis stores confirmed for closure include the small travel hub shops at Heathrow and St Pancras, four At Home shops in Croydon, Newbury, Swindon and Tamworth, and two full-size department stores in Birmingham and Watford.

Does Waitrose open for browsing?

Waitrose & Partners on Twitter: "@mrs_msk Hi Melissa, yes they're open for browsing at 9:30am. Hope to see you soon."

What Marks and Spencers are closing?

The 17 stores which M&S proposes to close are: Ashford, Barrow, Bedford, Boston, Buxton, Cwmbran, Deal, Felixstowe, Huddersfield, Hull, Junction One Antrim Outlet, Luton Arndale, Newark, Northwich, Rotherham, Sutton Coldfield and Weston-super-Mare.

What does my Waitrose card do?

myWaitrose is the loyalty programme that rewards you in many different ways. There are no points to collect. Instead, you immediately have the chance to get things for free, save money on your shopping and win exclusive prizes. Check to speed up their shopping.

How big is Waitrose?

around 18,000 sq ft

Is Waitrose Waterlooville closing?

WAITROSE has announced the date its Waterlooville store will shut its doors for good. The branch's 179 employees, also known as partners, were told of the closure in a meeting at Portsmouth Marriott Hotel on Wednesday morning.

Is Waitrose Biggin Hill closing?

Waitrose in Biggin Hill is open 7 days of the week. This Waitrose stores has a abundant variety of groceries. The store opens at 8:00 am on weekdays (closes 9:00 pm). On a Saturday, the shop closes at 8:00 pm.

What is happening with John Lewis?

John Lewis is shutting down eight stores, putting 1,300 jobs at risk. John Lewis said it had to "secure the business's long-term future and respond to customers' shopping needs".

When did Waitrose open?

1904, Acton, London, United Kingdom

Which Waitrose stores are closing 2020?

Supermarket chain Waitrose is to close four of its stores with the loss of 124 jobs.
  • Supermarket chain Waitrose is to close four of its stores with the loss of 124 jobs.
  • Stores in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, Ipswich and Shrewsbury in Shropshire will shut, while the Wolverhampton branch will be sold to Tesco.

Which John Lewis shops will not reopen?

The following eight department stores will not reopen following the Covid-19 lockdown:
  • Croydon.
  • Swindon.
  • Newbury.
  • Watford, intu Shopping Centre.
  • Heathrow Terminal Two.
  • Tamworth.
  • London St Pancras Train Station.
  • Birmingham, Bullring Shopping Centre.

Who is John Lewis owned by?

The John Lewis Partnership is the UK's largest employee owned business and parent company of our two cherished retail brands - John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners, which are owned in Trust by over 80,000 Partners.

Is John Lewis in debt?

At £2.4 billion, John Lewis's debts still look high. But its liquidity position is strong — it has more than £1 billion of cash available to see it through (almost) any crisis. Perhaps that is chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield's best legacy. John Lewis looks more future-proofed than most.

Why is John Lewis closed?

JOHN LEWIS has confirmed eight stores are closing after the store suffers the consequences of the coronavirus crisis. They also today announced staff will not be receiving bonuses this year - a first since 1953.

Will John Lewis Brent Cross reopen?

The John Lewis branch in Brent Cross will still be reopening, while the department store prepares to shut down eight stores. But the Brent Cross branch is one of nine stores that will reopen on July 30.

Has John Lewis gone into administration?

John Lewis is not the only department store to face challenges. It is clearly doing better than rivals Debenhams, House of Fraser and Beales, all of which have fallen into administration. But the closures come at a time when John Lewis looks to be the last man standing among the mass-market department store chains.

Is Waitrose still doing free coffee?

Waitrose has announced that they are no longer giving away free coffee to myWaitrose cardholders. If you hold a Waitrose reward card you can get lots of added benefits for shopping there including a discount off selected items in store, free newspaper, free magazine and entry into a monthly prize draw to win £5,000!

Is Waitrose more expensive?

Waitrose has a reputation of good quality produce but other supermarkets can make your money go further on a weekly shop. However Tesco may be more expensive than Waitrose on certain products according to a recent report.

Is Waitrose posh?

Waitrose is not posh. Having your own pastry chef is posh.

Who owns Waitrose?

John Lewis Partnership

Where do Waitrose Deliver?

We offer our delivery service in areas of England, Scotland and Wales.

Does M&S open for browsing on Sunday?

The Marks and Spencer opening times of their core shops vary depending on the location; although typical Marks and Spencer opening times are from 7/8am to 9/10pm, with reduced hours on Sundays and national holidays including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Easter Monday, and Good Friday.

Does Waitrose Deliver to Scarborough?

There are quite a number of bakeries in Scarborough with an online store and delivery service. A comprehensive range Sgabeo, more and more butchers deliver Ham Shank End. This is also possible with the delivery service of Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Amazon Pantry, Morrisons, Iceland, Ocado, Waitrose, Sainsbury's.