Waitrose

Gangs of wild youth rule our streets. Even Waitrose isn’t safe

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I spend a lot of time in my local Waitrose because I find it relaxing, even if I don’t buy much. It’s a kind of temple to soft British capitalism – that benign, eccentric mix of relatively high-quality food whose chemicals and packaging are kept in check by countless regulations, while the prices, no matter … Read more

Waitrose is preparing for change

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. If there’s a sign that Waitrose has found its form again in serving the British middle class, it could be an alliance with Yotam Ottolenghi. The retailer started stocking sauces, pastes and spice mixes from … Read more