Torquay: Opening

Waitrose Torquay opened on 18th June 2009. The following appeared in The Gazette at the time.

Last Thursday [18/6/2024] saw another double Waitrose opening – this time in Devon and Wales.  Both branches are the latest in the series of Troy acquisitions from Somerfield – now totalling 12 – and continued a familiar trend by smashing their opening estimates.
Waitrose Torquay has been ”welcomed with open arms,” according to Branch Manager John Parker. ”We’ve got a success story on our hands, on top of the already successful Troy programme,” he says. ”It’s genuinely wonderful.  Essential Waitrose and promotions have done well, while As Good As Going Out sold out on the first day, and we also sold three magnums of Champagne.”

John pays tribute to all those involved in the opening, including acquired Partners.  ”They’re starting to adapt and are going round with big smiles. We’ve been supported by a fantastic team of specialist helpers and we’re delighted with the help we’ve received from all areas of the business.”

The branch closed on 9th June 2019.