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The Latest Breaking News from Waitrose

‘Humungous, plump and ultra-creamy’: the best jarred butter beans, tasted and rated

Jarred beans beat canned for flavour and texture, but which brands hit the buttery spot and which are floury flops?

The Guardian - UK · May 2

Waitrose May Bank Holiday 2026 opening times: When will supermarkets open and close on May 4?

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The Independent UK · May 1

All supermarket opening times for the Early May Bank Holiday Monday, from Tesco to Aldi

Opening hours for the UK’s largest stores change on bank holidays

The Independent UK · May 1

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‘A cherry-cola colour and funky, acidic aroma’: the best supermarket balsamic vinegars, tasted and rated

Our resident product tester sips and puckers his way through a range of high-street balsamic vinegars

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25

The British Create The Funniest Memes And Here Are 39 This Facebook Group Had To Offer

Waitrose is a British supermarket chain where posh folks can find things like a harpist in the wine section, a curious red banana, and people who say, "Don't we already have a wine thermometer, dear?" The "Overheard in Waitrose" meme page lightheartedly pokes fun at the things rich British folks…

Bored Panda · Apr 24

Disney dials up ‘80s nostalgia for Rivals with four iconic brand collabs, including Volkswagen

Blending intricate on-screen design with in-store and social campaigns.

Creative Bloq · Apr 22

'No Point Reporting to Police': London Shoplifting Cases Soar by More Than 200%

London has seen a 200% rise in shoplifting over five years, with low prosecution rates leading retailers to stop reporting incidents.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

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‘A good, strong squeak’: the best supermarket halloumi, tasted and rated

It’s a barbecue favourite, but which halloumi is firm, salty and satisfyingly squeaky and which is a milky mess?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11

How I Shop with Michelle Ogundehin: ‘We grownups have enough stuff already’

Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food, and the basic they scrimp on? The interiors guru talks museum shops, sake and loft insulation with the Filter

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10

Retail workers call for more security after Waitrose sacking for tackling shoplifter

Shop workers’ union Usdaw says 59% of its members in its annual survey said they would welcome more security guards in stores

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

John Lewis boss sees pay rise to £1.2m as company cuts 3,300 jobs

Beloved chain hit by internet rivals but is fighting back

The Independent UK · Apr 8

John Lewis boss’s pay rises to £1.2m as retailer cuts 3,300 jobs

Jason Tarry sees salary increase by 21% in year to January, while fewer people are employed at John Lewis and Waitrose stores

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

Wednesday briefing: Has the sacking of a shop worker highlighted our unease around how crime is tackled?

In today’s newsletter: A Waitrose worker’s dismissal after confronting a shoplifter has become a flashpoint in a wider debate over rising retail crime

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

Ex-Waitrose worker needs our support

Letters: Don’t-shop Wednesday | Saved by the dog | Farage/Braverman birthday | Double-barrelled surname | Spelling test

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

Waitrose worker sacked after stopping shoplifter offered new role

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The Independent UK · Apr 7

Waitrose employee fired after confronting shoplifter offered job at rival supermarket

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp weighed in, branding Waitrose's decision ‘disgraceful’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7

Iceland chain offers job to man sacked by Waitrose after confronting shoplifter

Iceland’s chair Richard Walker says Walker Smith is ‘welcome to a job with us’ as public fundraiser hits £7,500

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6

Waitrose under pressure to reinstate worker sacked after stopping shoplifter

Retailer faces public outcry over treatment of Walker Smith, who tackled shoplifter stealing Easter eggs at London store

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The Independent UK · Apr 6

Tories demand Waitrose to reinstate sacked worker over confronting shoplifter stealing chocolate Easter eggs

The shoplifter fled, and Mr Smith ‘out of frustration’, threw a piece of a broken chocolate bunny

Evening Standard · Apr 6

Tories demand Waitrose worker 'disgracefully' sacked after tackling Easter egg thief is given his job back

Shadow home secretary Chris Philip said the supermarket had acted ‘disgracefully’ by dismissing 54-year-old Walker Smith

International Business Times UK · Apr 6

Who Is Walker Smith? Waitrose Worker Sacked After 'Hero' Clash With Easter Egg Shoplifter Sparks Outrage

A long-serving supermarket worker was dismissed after confronting a shoplifter, sparking a national debate on retail safety and employee protection.

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Waitrose worker sacked after 17 years for confronting Easter egg thief

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The Independent UK · Apr 5

Waitrose employee sacked after confronting shoplifter stealing chocolate Easter eggs

Waitrose says current reports do not present the ‘full facts of the situation’

Evening Standard · Apr 5

Waitrose worker sacked after 17 years for confronting Lindt Easter egg shoplifter in Clapham store

Staff member says he was ‘demoralised’ after being dismissed following a brief struggle with a repeat thief

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5

Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggs

Walker Smith, 54, who worked for retailer for 17 years, says he grabbed bag from thief before they escaped

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The Latest Breaking News from Waitrose

‘Humungous, plump and ultra-creamy’: the best jarred butter beans, tasted and rated

Waitrose May Bank Holiday 2026 opening times: When will supermarkets open and close on May 4?

All supermarket opening times for the Early May Bank Holiday Monday, from Tesco to Aldi

‘A cherry-cola colour and funky, acidic aroma’: the best supermarket balsamic vinegars, tasted and rated

The British Create The Funniest Memes And Here Are 39 This Facebook Group Had To Offer

Disney dials up ‘80s nostalgia for Rivals with four iconic brand collabs, including Volkswagen

'No Point Reporting to Police': London Shoplifting Cases Soar by More Than 200%

‘A good, strong squeak’: the best supermarket halloumi, tasted and rated

How I Shop with Michelle Ogundehin: ‘We grownups have enough stuff already’

Retail workers call for more security after Waitrose sacking for tackling shoplifter

John Lewis boss sees pay rise to £1.2m as company cuts 3,300 jobs

John Lewis boss’s pay rises to £1.2m as retailer cuts 3,300 jobs

Wednesday briefing: ​Has the sacking of a shop worker highlighted our unease around how crime is tackled?

Ex-Waitrose worker needs our support

Waitrose worker sacked after stopping shoplifter offered new role

Waitrose employee fired after confronting shoplifter offered job at rival supermarket

Iceland chain offers job to man sacked by Waitrose after confronting shoplifter

Waitrose under pressure to reinstate worker sacked after stopping shoplifter

Tories demand Waitrose to reinstate sacked worker over confronting shoplifter stealing chocolate Easter eggs

Tories demand Waitrose worker 'disgracefully' sacked after tackling Easter egg thief is given his job back

Who Is Walker Smith? Waitrose Worker Sacked After 'Hero' Clash With Easter Egg Shoplifter Sparks Outrage

Waitrose worker sacked after 17 years for confronting Easter egg thief

Waitrose employee sacked after confronting shoplifter stealing chocolate Easter eggs

Waitrose worker sacked after 17 years for confronting Lindt Easter egg shoplifter in Clapham store

Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggs

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Wednesday briefing: Has the sacking of a shop worker highlighted our unease around how crime is tackled?