As part of its £1bn nationwide investment, Waitrose has launched a Little Waitrose shop in Wandsworth New Acres and completed refurbishments at its Marylebone and Clerkenwell stores.
The high-street retailer also revealed a multi-million-pound investment in London to expand and upgrade its store network.
Waitrose plans to renovate its convenience stores in Crouch End and Old Brompton Road, along with the Coulsdon supermarket, before year-end.
Tina Mitchell, Waitrose interim managing director, said: “From our roots in Acton, where we opened our very first shop, to Streatham, which saw our first supermarket, and now our newest convenience shop in Wandsworth, London has always been home to Waitrose and central to our success.
“Today, as we open our 62nd store in the capital, we’re committing to investing millions to expand and refresh our portfolio. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, and by continually listening to what our customers want and need, we are well-positioned for future growth in London and across the UK.”
Updates at the Marylebone and Clerkenwell stores include a refurbished bakery, enhanced fruit and vegetable sections, and the addition of both self-service and staffed checkouts.
The announcement follows the opening of a new small-format Waitrose store in Bristol last week.
