Waitrose Limited · Bracknell United Kingdom
Company Description
Phone: +44-1344-424-680
Fax: +44-20-7592-6333
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This link will open in a new window Waitrose Limited operates about 215 Waitrose supermarkets in London, southern England, the Midlands, East Anglia, Wales, and Scotland. Founded in 1904 by Wallace Wait and Arthur Rose, it was acquired in 1937 by John Lewis Partnership , one of the UK's largest retailers. The grocer plans to dramatically increase its retail presence in the UK, and beyond, through a move into the convenience store market and the development of new store formats and partnerships with other retailers. Outside the food aisle, Waitrose plans to strengthen its non-food offering of clothing and housewares in its Food & Home store. A partnership with Internet grocer Ocado delivers Waitrose groceries to homes in London and Hertfordshire. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Waitrose Limited Financials
| Company Type | Subsidiary Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $3,940.1 |
| Employees | 29,000 |
Waitrose Limited Executives
21 executives listed for Waitrose Limited's Bracknell, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Managing Director | Mark Price | Network |
| Finance Director | Richard Mayfield | Network |
| Finance Director | Robert Anderson | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Waitrose Limited
Population growth and consumer tastes drive demand. Because margins are low, the profitability of individual companies depends on high volume sales and efficient operations. Large companies can offer a wide selection of products and have advantages in purchasing, distribution, marketing, and finance. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialty products, serving a local market, or providing superior customer service. Discount stores and warehouse clubs have aggressively pursued the retail grocery market, and Wal-Mart is the largest seller of groceries in the US. Other competition includes specialty food stores, convenience stores, drugstores, dollar stores, and, to some degree, restaurants. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Waitrose Limited Competitors
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