Waitrose is permanently extending grocery delivery hours at 35 stores across the UK, following a trial delivered during the FIFA World Cup. Retail Gazette reports the change expands late-night and 24-hour delivery options at these locations due to strong customer demand for quick deliveries during evenings and early mornings. The Daily Mail adds that the extended service is available through app-based platforms, including Just Eat and Deliveroo, with some deliveries arriving in as little as 20 minutes. Under the new approach, eligible stores offer longer delivery windows, including midnight and 24-hour coverage in some areas, though the exact availability may vary by store. The company’s move builds on the earlier trial results and aims to make convenience deliveries more consistent for customers ordering outside traditional time slots. The updates apply specifically to the 35-store rollout and focus on faster, app-led fulfillment rather than standard scheduled delivery.