Waitrose opens first new supermarket in eight years in Cricklewood

Waitrose is opening a new supermarket in Cricklewood, north London, on Thursday. According to the Guardian, the launch is the upmarket grocer's first new supermarket opening in eight years. [1]

The Guardian reported that the store opening is part of a £1bn investment plan by the retailer. Waitrose intends to follow the Cricklewood store launch with another supermarket opening in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester, next month. [1]

The company also plans to open four smaller locations next year. According to the Guardian, these will include a supermarket in Oakham, Rutland, and three convenience stores located in Bedminster in Bristol, Chalk Farm in London, and Springstead Village in Cambridge. [1]

Waitrose was founded in June 1904 as Waite, Rose & Taylor, starting as a single grocery shop on Acton High Street in West London. As of 2024, the business operates more than 300 stores across the United Kingdom. [1][4]