- Little Waitrose Wandsworth New Acres launches today, following recent transformation of shops in Marylebone and Clerkenwell
- New and improved Coulsdon, Crouch End and Old Brompton Road branches due by the end of the year with more to come in 2026
- Waitrose is investing £1bn in a nationwide multi-year store estate programme
In the next phase of its £1bn expansion programme, Waitrose today opened Wandsworth New Acres, a brand new 2,500 sq ft Little Waitrose convenience shop situated in a new neighbourhood development.
Following recent refurbishments in Marylebone and Clerkenwell, the store further strengthens Waitrose’s foothold in the capital, creating 26 new jobs and serving thousands more customers.
Moreover, Waitrose is committing to a multi-million pound investment in London, funding renewed convenience shops in Crouch End and Old Brompton Road as well as upgrading the 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 5.7k Partners who work 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.”
Little Waitrose Wandsworth New Acres
Local residents and customers using Wandsworth Town Rail Station or the many bus routes in the area will find their new Little Waitrose Wandsworth New Acres is as perfectly placed for the fresh top up shop as it is for dinner from food lovers’ favourite – Waitrose No. 1.
Customers can also restock with Essential Waitrose – the great value range which doesn’t compromise on quality, taste or animal welfare, and Waitrose Duchy Organic – kinder farming, better animal welfare and no pesticides across a wide range of categories; together with household brands and an in-store bakery. Lunchtime shoppers can take advantage of Waitrose’s popular £5 lunchtime meal deal which includes a main, a snack and a drink.
Local customers will be able to order home delivery from the shop using Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat, and pick up John Lewis and Waitrose Entertaining orders.
The opening of the shop has created 26 new local jobs. All new employees are now Partners in the John Lewis Partnership, the UK’s largest employee owned company which Waitrose is part of, along with John Lewis.
With more than 23 years of experience at the John Lewis Partnership, Chris Kern is moving across from the Hampton Hill Little Waitrose shop to be Branch Manager of Little Waitrose Wandsworth New Acres.
Chris said: “In my two decades with Waitrose, I’ve seen a host of new developments as we’ve adapted to suit our customers’ evolving needs, tastes and lifestyles. What will never change, however, is our commitment to great customer service and fantastic food.
“We’re ready to welcome our new customers in Wandsworth and be a part of this exciting new neighbourhood and community.”
Fleur Anderson, MP for Putney, Southfields, Roehampton and Wandsworth Town, said: “I’m delighted that a new Little Waitrose is opening in New Acres in Wandsworth with 26 new jobs. This investment is great news for our community, and is a great vote of confidence in Wandsworth by Waitrose.”
Shop Transformations
Building on the developments showcased at Waitrose John Barnes in Finchley Road, last month the Waitrose shops in Marylebone and Clerkenwell received a considerable upgrade with both now featuring:
· New Look Bakery and Improved Fruit & Vegetables Section
· New John Lewis Products: a small selection of John Lewis gifts and homeware.
· New Refrigeration: replaced for improved energy efficiency.
· Self Service Tills as well as staffed checkout: to provide greater choice.
In addition, at Waitrose Marylebone, customers can enjoy the enhanced meat and fish counters as well as a dedicated dry aged beef counter and an updated wine selection, including chilled white wine and champagne.
Since the refurbs, customers at the Marylebone branch have been driving sales of Clarence Court Burford Brown Eggs, Waitrose Scottish Mild Oak Smoked Salmon and No. 1 Speciality Blueberries, while in Clerkenwell, bestsellers include Waitrose All Butter Croissants, GLO Hot Smoked Salmon & Rice Salad and Cooks’ Ingredients Aromatic Coriander.
The rollout continues with the relaunch of Waitrose Coulsdon and the Crouch End and Old Brompton Road Little Waitrose shops by the end of the year, with even more branches in the capital to be renewed come 2026.
Serving Londoners
To keep up with the demand for home deliveries across the capital, Waitrose has two Customer Fulfilment Centres in Coulsdon and Greenford, delivering online orders purchased through Waitrose.com. Opened in March 2021, Greenford is Waitrose’s largest Customer Fulfilment Centre at around 115,000 sq ft. It holds over 18,000 lines and at capacity has 150 vans delivering 25,000 customer orders per week.
The Waitrose fleet is kept busy delivering Londoners’ must-haves with current bestsellers across the city including Waitrose Essential Loose Aubergines, Waitrose Mixed Olive Rolls, Waitrose British Native Breed Beef Mince 5% Fat, Waitrose No. 1 Burrata, Waitrose Salt Beef & Mustard Mayo Sandwich and San Leo Prosecco DOC.
Nationwide Investment
Waitrose is investing in every shop nationwide, from refurbishments to new openings. The £1 billion, multi-year programme is designed to deliver the very best products, service and shops for customers.
Today’s news follows Waitrose’s investment in the Bristol area, with a new convenience store opening just last week in The Arches and the announcement of the retailer’s first distribution centre in the region. The 360,000 sq ft distribution centre at Mountpark’s Bristol 360 will deliver to around 50 current Waitrose shops, with the capacity to accommodate more.
In 2027, Waitrose’s first new full-line supermarket for seven years will open at Brabazon, an award-winning new town. The 30,000 sq ft store will create around 150 new jobs.
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