# Waitrose

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-07**: CMA announces provisional decision on discounter land rules — The Competition and Markets Authority publishes its provisional finding that Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI should be designated as Large Grocery Retailers under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010, ending a 16-year exemption. The authority opens a consultation period before a final decision.
- **2026-03**: Bonus Decision — Formal announcement expected regarding the first payout in four years.
- **2025-09**: Leadership Transition — Jason Tarry is appointed as the new Chairman to succeed Dame Sharon White.
- **2024-03**: Return to Profit — The Partnership reports a pre-tax profit of £56m, signaling a turnaround.
- **2021**: Restructuring Phase — JLP closes multiple stores and focuses on debt reduction and the 'Plan for Profit'.
- **2020-03**: Last Bonus Paid — Partners receive a 2% bonus before the pandemic triggers a four-year suspension.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### After 16-year exemption, Aldi & Lidl to face same land rules as 7 other UK supermarkets
2026-08-07 14:25:01 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The CMA provisionally reclassifies Aldi and Lidl as Large Grocery Retailers, ending a 16-year exemption from the Controlled Land Order. The decision could slow discounter store expansion by prohibiting restrictive land agreements, leveling the playing field in UK retail property.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/cma-aldi-lidl-land-order-provisional-decision-2026

### John Lewis Partnership Eyes First Staff Bonus in Four Years Amid Recovery
2026-03-08 11:04:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The John Lewis Partnership is poised to potentially reinstate its iconic staff bonus for the first time since 2020, marking a critical milestone in its multi-year turnaround. Following a return to profitability and significant restructuring, the decision will serve as a definitive signal of the retail giant's financial health.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/john-lewis-partnership-bonus-reinstatement-analysis

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