Waitrose to Open Largest Supermarket in Seven Years

Waitrose has announced its plans to open a new 30,000-square-foot supermarket in Brabazon, North Bristol. The new store is expected to be complete by 2027 and is part of the supermarket chain’s multi-million-pound investment into expanding its bricks-and-mortar portfolio.

Waitrose managing director James Bailey said: “We are moving up a gear in store investment as we open in new locations and modernise our existing estate to bring the quality, service and value that customers love about Waitrose closer to more people.

“Brabazon is one of the most exciting new city districts in the UK, driving the growth of one of the UK’s most vibrant and successful regional economies. Partnering with YTL Developments at Brabazon underlines our ambition and the opportunity we believe we have."

The latest development is funded by parent company John Lewis Partnership, and will create 150 new jobs.

The store will be Waitrose’s first new full-scale supermarket in seven years, as it has shifted its focus to opening smaller format stores. The retail giant plans to further expand and renovate 150 stores over the next 3 years.

Additionally, two smaller-format convenience stores will open their doors in The Arches, Bristol and Southwick, West Sussex.

Waitrose also recently pushed towards its sustainability goals by investing in a £500,000 fund to support British farmers with net zero projects.

Source: https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2025/06/19/waitrose-open-large-in-years/