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Local News · FinchleyWaitrose Finchley reopens with new bakery and dry‑aged beef cabinet
Waitrose on Ballards Lane in Finchley reopened after a week‑long refurbishment, adding upgraded service counters, a dry‑aged beef cabinet and a redesigned bakery. MP Sarah Sackman attended the ribbon‑cutting ceremony and early customers were given complimentary tote bags and a beverage.
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Business · FinchleyWaitrose Finchley reopens after multi‑million refurbishment
Waitrose’s Finchley supermarket on Ballards Lane reopened on 4 September 2026 after a multi‑million‑pound refurbishment. Manager Edward Caswell leads 174 staff and the upgrade includes a redesigned bakery, dry‑aged beef cabinet, expanded wine range and new fish, deli and sushi counters.
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Waitrose to open 18,000 sq ft store in Cricklewood this autumn
An 18,000 square foot Waitrose store is set to open on Cricklewood Broadway this autumn. Located at 194-196 Cricklewood Broadway, the supermarket is part of a wider investment by the company to reach new customers. Some local residents have voiced concerns about potential shoplifting.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodWaitrose signage plans for Cricklewood Broadway store go to consultation
Barnet Council has opened a consultation on signage plans for the new Waitrose store in Cricklewood Broadway. The 1,665 sq metre supermarket will occupy the ground floor of the Eden NW2 development, with a reduced sales area and expanded staff facilities.
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Waitrose Sees Surge in Comfort Food Sales
Waitrose has reported significant increases in sales of traditional comfort foods like cottage pie and trifle, alongside a rise in searches for classic recipes. This trend, dubbed 'reverse comfort eating', suggests a shift towards familiar dishes amidst economic and political uncertainty.
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