Waitrose today announced that it has completed its acquisition of the freehold of Hersham Green Shopping Centre in Surrey. This secures the future of the much-loved Hersham Waitrose, which has been an integral part of the shopping centre and local community for twenty years.
As the new owner of the 54,000 sq. ft. centre, Waitrose will also become the landlord for the 16 additional retail units on site, while continuing to provide essential parking for the shopping centre and wider village.
Branch manager, Barry Spencer, said: “We are pleased to have secured the future of our Hersham store. This acquisition reflects our long-term commitment to the town and provides certainty for our customers and our Partners, who work hard to serve the local community. We have been part of Hersham for two decades, and we look forward to playing a role in the town’s continued success for many years to come.”
The 27,000sq ft Waitrose store is a key hub for the village, offering full-service meat, fish, and deli counters, a Sushi Daily counter and a dedicated John Lewis Click & Collect point. The shop also provides home delivery services via Deliveroo, Just Eat and UberEats.
Beyond retail, the branch remains active in local outreach. Through the Waitrose Community Matters programme, the store donates £12,000 annually to local causes. In January, customers voted to support Sight For Surrey, Walton Stroke Club and Elmbridge Eco Hub. The store also maintains a surplus food partnership with FareShare and the Trussell Trust and provides work experience opportunities for local students.
Nationwide Investment
The acquisition represents a strategic commitment to securing Waitrose’s physical presence in key locations. This complements a wider £1bn, multi-year investment in the Waitrose estate which saw 23 shops transformed in 2025 – including nearby Weybridge and Oxted. This continues into 2026, and includes the multi-million-pound transformation of Waitrose Haslemere, which reopens on 5 March.
