The first Waitrose branch in Heathfield has opened

The first Waitrose branch in Heathfield has opened


Shop

You can now shop at Waitrose in Heathfield: the retailer opened its first store last Wednesday, a year after the announcement of the project.

Exactly one year ago, in September 2014, Waitrose announced its intention to build its first Heathfield location on Vauxhall Garage's Station Road site, scheduling the opening some time during October 2015. Things went faster than expected and Waitrose inaugurated the store last Wednesday, 23rd December, at 7am. “The opening is the realisation of a long-standing ambition to be in Heathfield and we are delighted to welcome our new customers. The investment we are making means we can help bring more shoppers to the town, create more choice and provide new jobs” said Jeremy Barnard, the Store Manager.

With this store came the creation of 60 new jobs in Heathfield. As new Partners in the John Lewis Partnership, these employees are entitled to various benefits such as leisure and learning subsides and a share in profits. The branch offers around 5,000 products, along with the Waitrose range, a bakery, hot snacks and wine. The store will also share a £500 monthly donation between three good causes chosen by customers: at the checkout, every shopper gets a token to vote for a cause he wants to support. The amount of the donation to the cause is proportional to the number of tokens it receives.

*Photo: Waitrose

 

News written by the team of The-shops.co.uk The-Shops.co.uk

News in the same category

Jewellery shop The Crop opens in North Laine, Brighton

Jewellery shop The Crop opens in North Laine, Brighton

Considering today’s retail atmosphere, if you’re prepared to invest £150,000 of your own money into a new niche retail venture, you need to be pretty sure of your chosen market.

  • Shop
Vinyl Outlets in London to satisfy Diggers Delight

Vinyl Outlets in London to satisfy Diggers Delight

Music has often taken influences from the past and now this retro trend has been extended to how to listen to music with an unexpected upsurge in the popularity of vinyl records.

  • Shop
Habitat unveils phase one of London flagship refurbishing

Habitat unveils phase one of London flagship refurbishing

Habitat just re-opened the doors of its flagship on Tottenham Court Road in London, partially renovated.

  • Shop
Daisy Marc Jacobs Tweet Shop: a tweet for a designer perfume

Daisy Marc Jacobs Tweet Shop: a tweet for a designer perfume

During the next New York Fashion Week, the designer, Marc Jacobs, is opening a pop-up store called Daisy Marc Jacobs Tweet Shop. Inside, purchases can be paid for by posting a message on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

  • Shop
  • New Products
The first Waitrose branch in Heathfield has opened