Waitrose announces multimillion pound commitment to London estate
Waitrose has announced a multimillion pound investment into its London store estate, as the retailer opens its 62nd store in the capital.
The supermarket chain said it would be funding renewed convenience shops in Crouch End and Old Brompton Road, as well as upgrading its store in Coulsdon before the end of the year, with further transformations scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.
This comes as Waitrose today opened Wandsworth New Acres, a 2,500 sq ft Little Waitrose convenience shop situated in a new neighbourhood development. The opening follows the retailer’s recent refurbishments in London, located at its stores in Marylebone and Clerkenwell.
Tina Mitchell, interim managing director of Waitrose, 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.”
Waitrose said it is also investing in every shop nationwide, from refurbishments to new openings. Today’s opening follows Waitrose’s investment in the Bristol area, with a new convenience store opening last week in The Arches and the announcement of the retailer’s first distribution centre in the region.
In 2027, Waitrose’s first new full-line supermarket for seven years will open at Brabazon, a new town in Bristol.