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Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sophia Webster teams up with Waitrose to launch the ultimate summer tote bag
British designer Sophia Webster has teamed up with Waitrose to launch the ultimate 'bag for life' tote bag that captures the designers signature style whilst still being practical If you've ever looked at your grocery bag for life and thought 'I wish it was a bit more fashionable' then the new Sophia Webster X Waitrose Tote Bag is for you. The renowned British designer has teamed up with the John Lewis-owned supermarket chain to give your reusable shopping bag a more whimsical and fun look. Available for £12, you can get your hands on the Tote Bag both online and in Waitrose branches across the country from today (June 30). As well as bringing a little more joy to your shopping trip, it's also the perfect way to get your hands on one of Sophia Webster's luxury designs for less, with her regular tote bags retailing for around £450 and her shoes being worn by the likes of Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Rihanna. Launched under the tagline 'Good things come to those who Waitrose', the bag is a signature Sophia Webster design, full of bold colours and flirty, whimsical prints. It features an exclusive butterfly polka dot print in a bright pink and red colourway, and even features a 3D butterfly charm that nails this summer's bag charm trend. Speaking of the collection, Sophia said: "I wanted to create a bag that would bring a smile to its wearer on a daily basis and elevate ordinary moments - whether that's a grocery shop, a walk to the gym, the beach or the school run. I'm a huge fan of Waitrose and was absolutely delighted to partner on this creative moment.' Apart from looking great, the Sophia Webster X Waitrose Tote Bag is wildly practical. It has contrasting navy straps that give you both over-the-shoulder and handheld options, and has a sturdy, solid build that should ensure you can carry all your heavy shopping in it. It's also made from recycled plastic bottles, keeping it sustainable and giving it a wipe clean finish that's perfect for those unexpected spills. We've also found some great alternatives if you want something that's a little more tote bag, and a little less bag for life. This Lily & Bean Ziggy Canvas Tote is on sale down from £145 to £75 and can be personalised with a name or initials of your choice. We also love this striped DM Canvas Tote from Damson Madder for £38, which is just as good for taking to the beach as it is for putting your shopping in. Alternatively, this Black Toast Small Recycled Shopper Bag from Emma Bridgewater is only £5.20 (down from £6.50) and features a large slogan reading 'It's in the bag.' However if you want to get your hands on a designer bag for less, you can pick up the Sophia Webster X Waitrose Tote Bag for £12 at and in Waitrose stores now.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Waitrose sales grow at fastest pace in three years amid M&S crisis
Sales at Waitrose have grown at their fastest pace in at least three years after rival M&S was struck down by a devastating cyber attack. Sales rose 5.5pc in the 12 weeks to June 14 at the John Lewis-owned supermarket, according to figures from NIQ, which also revealed a slowdown at M&S. Analysts said Waitrose had 'good sales momentum' in the period, with the supermarket recording its strongest growth since at least the summer of 2022. This coincided with struggles at M&S, which was left battling empty shelves in the wake of April's hack. As well as disrupting the retailer's deliveries for weeks, cyber criminals brought down the company's digital store to prevent shoppers from buying M&S clothes and homeware online. The retailer only brought its website back online earlier this month, with bosses claiming that all of its store operations are now back to normal. Challenges caused by the cyber attack led to M&S's sales growth slowing to 9.1pc in the 12 weeks to June, compared with 10.8pc in the month to May. Meanwhile, the step up in sales growth at Waitrose also follows a major turnaround drive at the John Lewis Partnership, steered by its new chairman Jason Tarry, the former UK chief of Tesco. Bosses have said they are now 'relentlessly focused' on retail again, after years where the group attempted to diversify into new areas, including financial services and rental homes As part of the revival plans, the partnership has set aside £1bn for opening new supermarkets and improving another 150 sites over the next three years. James Bailey, executive director for Waitrose, last week 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.' Earlier this week, it emerged that Waitrose ranked top in an assessment by the UK's grocery watchdog, which maps how well supermarkets treat their suppliers. More than 60pc of Waitrose suppliers said the business consistently adhered to the rules about treatment, which include paying them on time and resolving any issues. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
