Waitrose to create 2,000 jobs through new stores in 2014
Waitrose has confirmed that it expects to create up to 2,000 new jobs through new shop openings in 2014.
The retailer is planning to open 26 shops across the UK this year, including up to 15 new supermarkets and 11 new little Waitrose convenience shops.
The new shops will add nearly 350,000 sq ft of selling space to Waitrose’s store estate. Those shops already confirmed include supermarkets in Teignmouth, Edenbridge, Keynsham, Locks Heath, Sherborne, Hove, Leek, Swindon, Hereford, Egham, Malmesbury and Chester. Waitrose also plans to open new convenience shops in East Putney and West Hampstead with more locations to be confirmed throughout the year.
Waitrose director of development Nigel Keen said: “Our growth story continues as we take the brand to more customers and invest in our omni-channel approach.
Never Miss a Retail Update!“During 2012 many of our new branches received than more than 10 applications for every vacancy – so we’re delighted to be able to create an additional 2,000 roles.
“As part of the recruitment process, we will be continuing to set aside apprentice roles for those who have little or no experience of the working world.”
Waitrose also announced in September last year that it will create 500 jobs in the capital when it opens a second e-commerce grocery depot in Coulsdon, South London in autumn 2014.
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