Waitrose opens 15,000 sq ft supermarket in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester
Waitrose has opened a 15,000 sq ft supermarket on The Square in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester.
The opening forms part of Waitrose’s wider £1bn nationwide investment plan, which aims to deliver the best experience for customers across its shops, online offering, and partner sites.
The new store features dedicated meat, fish, and sushi counters, a dry-aged beef cabinet, hand-cut and speciality cheeses, a fruit and veg section, and a fresh in-store bakery and patisserie. It also offers click-and-collect services for John Lewis, Waitrose Entertaining and Waitrose Cellar, and rapid home delivery via Deliveroo and UberEats.
Freddie Sackey-Addo, Waitrose regional manager, said: “After months of hard work behind the scenes, seeing the first shoppers walk through the doors this morning was a huge moment for all of us.
“This destination store has been designed around a genuine passion for food – from our Partners working on the counters and bakery to the curated wine selection and fresh fruit, vegetables and more. We hope our customers treat this as their neighbourhood shop, whether they’re grabbing a quick lunch, looking for advice on what to have for dinner, or discovering something new during their regular weekly shop. Hale Barns is a great location and we can’t wait to meet all our new customers.”
Connor Rand, MP for Altrincham and Sale West, added: “It’s wonderful to see Waitrose investing in this new store in the heart of Hale Barns. It’s a clear demonstration of what a vibrant and welcoming community we have to attract such a big national brand to our high street.
“I know that local residents in Hale are very much looking forward to the opening and I’m sure Waitrose will become a valued part of our community.”
Waitrose said it is actively seeking new leasehold and freehold opportunities across the country. The retailer is looking to open convenience stores in London, ranging between 4,000 sq ft and 5,000 sq ft in size. Waitrose is also targeting units ranging between 9,000 sq ft and 10,000 sq ft in suburbs and commuter hubs, as well as supermarket stores, ranging between 15,000 sq ft and 37,500 sq ft.