Waitrose acquires Surrey community shopping centre
Waitrose has acquired the freehold of Hersham Green Shopping Centre in Surrey, securing the future of the supermarket retailer’s existing store at the scheme.
As the new owner of the 54,000 sq ft scheme, Waitrose will also become the landlord for 16 additional retail units.
The 27,000 sq ft Waitrose store is a hub for the village, offering meat, fish, and deli counters, alongside a dedicated John Lewis click-and-collect point. It also provides home delivery services via Deliveroo, Just Eat and UberEats.
The acquisition represents a strategic commitment to securing Waitrose’s physical presence in key locations. It also complements a wider £1bn, multi-year investment in the Waitrose estate, which saw 23 shops transformed in 2025. This continues into 2026, and includes the multi-million-pound transformation of Waitrose Haslemere, which reopens in March.
Barry Spencer, branch manager at Waitrose Hersham, said: “We are pleased to have secured the future of our Hersham store. This acquisition reflects our long-term commitment to the town and provides certainty for our customers and our partners, who work hard to serve the local community. We have been part of Hersham for two decades, and we look forward to playing a role in the town’s continued success for many years to come.”