Waitrose is investing in two full-line supermarkets in Hale Barns, South Manchester, and Cricklewood, North West London.
The stores, which span more than 30,000 sq ft of selling space, are expected to open in the autumn.
They mark the latest step in the supermarket’s £1 billion multi-year investment programme, which is focused on improving shops, service and convenience for customers.
Both sites are currently leased by rival grocer Asda. Hale Barns is currently trading while Cricklewood is a newly developed site.
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Asda staff working at Hale Barns will become Waitrose Partners and recruitment will take place to fill additional roles at both stores.
Waitrose retail director Tina Mitchell said: “These two new shops are an important step in our plans to bring Waitrose to more customers.
“We want to be in the places that matter most to our customers, offering the quality, service and convenience they expect from Waitrose, while continuing to invest in our existing shops and wider network.”
The move forms part of Waitrose’s wider growth strategy, which includes launching in new locations, expanding through additional channels and continuing to invest in its existing estate.
The retailer is refurbishing 28 shops this year as part of its long-term programme to modernise its shop estate.
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