NEW WAITROSE FOR HAMPTON HILL
The first new Waitrose store in six years will open in Hampton Hill later this year, it was announced today (wed)
The proposal is subject to planning approval, with a second following in Greater London which will open early in the new year.
The exact location will be the vacant unit at 179-181 Hampton Hill, Hampton, TW12 1NL
The convenience store will trigger one of Waitrose’s biggest periods of expansion as the chai looks to reach more customers having served a record 15 million last year.
James Bailey, Executive Director for Waitrose, said: “Waitrose will always offer fantastic food, but the groundwork we have undertaken behind the scenes in recent years means we can now focus on growth through new shops and ensuring our existing ones are providing great shopping experiences that match the quality of our products.
“The transformation of our Finchley Road store marks the next evolution of our journey to create a great shopping experience for our customers, underpinned by a high-quality product offering tailored to the local area, and the quality
Nish Kankiwala, Chief Executive Officer of the John Lewis Partnership, said: “Our investment in our Waitrose store portfolio is already yielding strong results, with customers responding positively. As our retail driven plan continues to gain traction, our growing number of shoppers and increasing customer satisfaction scores are clear indicators of its success.
“This is a result of our unrelenting focus on improving the customer experience of our retail businesses, taking the love that exists for both brands and making sure customers are rewarded with better shops, the highest quality products, and the best service.”
Waitrose says it has also continued to significantly invest in value and innovation this year to help attract and excite customers.
