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Major UK Supermarket Announces Change to Deliveries Across UK Stores
The service follows a trial that saw orders rise 17% around key World Cup matches and stay high after games ended.
- Waitrose is permanently extending rapid grocery delivery hours at 35 stores across the UK, with most branches fulfilling orders until midnight and selected high-demand locations offering 24-hour service.
- During the FIFA World Cup, the supermarket increased delivery hours at more than 50 stores for four weeks starting June 23 to accommodate late-night and early-morning matches.
- Orders increased by 17 per cent around England's match against Croatia and Scotland's game against Morocco, with customers receiving groceries in 20 minutes via Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat.
- "The World Cup proved that our food-loving customers value the flexibility of shopping at Waitrose whenever they need us," said Laura Burbedge, Director of Online, as demand remained high after matches concluded.
- The change does not affect in-store shopping hours, and alcohol is not delivered outside of licensed trading times, though customers can check branch availability through the partner apps.
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Waitrose confirms UK-wide change affecting 35 stores
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Waitrose to extend midnight and 24-hour grocery delivery
Waitrose is permanently extending its quick-commerce delivery hours at 35 stores across the UK, following strong demand for late-night and early morning grocery deliveries. The grocery retailer initially extended delivery hours at more than 50 stores last month during the World Cup. Customers continued ordering later in the day at most of the participating locations, prompting Waitrose to make the longer hours permanent. Most of the 35 stores wi…
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