Waitrose to Halt Mackerel Sales in UK Supermarket First Starting April 29 Friday, February 27, 2026 waitrose mackerel sustainability overfishing supermarket ocado jobcuts ai restructuring uk Waitrose is set to make history as the first UK supermarket to cease selling mackerel, effective April 29. The supermarket chain, with branches in Solihull and Birmingham among others, has announced the decision in response … Read More
John Lewis and Waitrose Introduce New £13 Minimum Hourly Wage for Shop Floor Staff Thursday, February 19, 2026 johnlewis waitrose payrise retail partners fashion inflation investment topshop highstreet John Lewis is set to implement a 6.9% pay increase for its shop floor employees, ensuring a minimum hourly wage of £13.25. This move comes as the retailer addresses concerns from its partners who have been without an annual … Read More
Waitrose Christmas 2025 Opening Hours and Holiday Closures Monday, December 15, 2025 waitrose christmas openinghours holidays loyalty littletreats mywaitrose boxingday newyearsday supermarket Waitrose will largely follow the typical Christmas opening and closing schedules seen across UK supermarkets, with most stores closed on key holiday dates while some locations maintain limited service. On Christmas Day, only … Read More