Waitrose opens Largest Scottish Store

Published 15 Jun 2011 09:30 0 Comments

in Newton Mearns

Waitrose opened its fourth and largest Scottish store, the supermarket arm of the John Lewis Partnership also announced plans for a fifth shop in Scotland, in Helensburgh.

In a first for Waitrose in Scotland, the Newton Mearns store will offer toys, electrical goods and fashion accessories from its sister company John Lewis, alongside its extensive food ranges.

The store is also championing local and regional suppliers including several new producers who are supplying Waitrose for the first time.

These include a company that's literally on the doorstep of the new branch - family-run Just Add Chilli - as well as Mathiesons Foods, We Hae Meats, Argyll Smokery, Belhaven Fruit Farm, Thistly Cross Cider and Claire Macdonald Foods.

They'll join around 400 Scottish products already stocked by Waitrose, as part of the retailer's strong commitment to local and regional sourcing.

Of vital importance to Waitrose is the provenance and traceability - buyers typically source products from smaller growers and suppliers, where possible close to individual stores.

Alison Neilson Deputy Manager for Waitrose Newton Mearns said: "Waitrose prides itself on getting to know the communities it operates within and building firm relationship with residents and surrounding businesses alike".

Facts and Figures

· A range of kosher products, including fresh and ambient goods will be available at Waitrose Newton Mearns.

· Food waste from the new branch is being sent to an anaerobic digestion plant. All refrigeration in store is HFC free.

· The in-store coffee shop seats 46. Customers will be able to choose from a wide range of gourmet and every day fresh dishes, all of which are freshly cooked and prepared on site using ingredients literally off the supermarket shelves in-store.

· Waitrose's Community Matters scheme starts today - it gives customers a say in how £12,000 a year - £1,000 a month - is spent on local charity projects.

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This article appeared in Eastwood Mercury 15 Jun 11

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