Waitrose

Planning on having your Christmas food shop delivered by Waitrose? You can now bag your delivery slot as bookings have opened today (Wednesday 2 October) for all shoppers.

If you're planning to order your Christmas food shop online, we've rounded-up when the major supermarkets will let you book a delivery slot - Asda, Ocado, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose are among those taking bookings from some shoppers but be quick - as slots are going fast.

If you're a 'MyWaitrose' loyalty scheme member you'll soon be able to get a 'free' coffee when you make a purchase in store as the supermarket has announced it will bring back the popular deal. The scheme relaunches on 7 November though you'll need to bring your own cup to avoid being charged £4 for a reusable one. 

Aldi has become the latest supermarket to scrap 'best before' dates on fruit and veg in a bid to cut down on food waste. It joins Asda, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose, which have all recently done similar. Food can still be eaten after its best before date, yet many people throw items away in confusion. 

Waitrose has started a trial aimed at cutting down on packaging waste by allowing shoppers to bring their own containers – and the packaging-free produce is up to 15% cheaper.

Waitrose is trialling a service where delivery drivers will be able to put customers' shopping in their kitchens while they are out. 

Waitrose will be removing takeaway coffee cups from all of its stores by autumn - if you're a MyWaitrose customer you'll need to take your own cup to get your free hot drink.

Waitrose will replace its 'pick your own' offer with a new scheme to send customers vouchers and offers through the post.

Waitrose is set to end the 'pick your own offers' part of its loyalty scheme, after apparently concluding that customers found it too "confusing".

Members of Waitrose's loyalty cards programme will no longer be able to get a totally free tea or coffee – from next month, anyone wanting a 'free' hot drink will first need to make a purchase. But if you're annoyed by the change, you can still get a cuppa for just a few pennies.