The one that has recently opened round here is in a defunct Budgens store so not huge and I don't think I could do my main shop there. I do use it for top ups and spend far too much. I dislike Tesco!
We don't have a Waitrose within striking distance, but there is one near DD, where we look after DGS2 regularly. So DH and I both registered for the MyWaitrose scheme online but have never received the promised cards, despite chasing them up. I think they're trying to tell us something
Our local Tesco had no interest in the local community until a big Sainsbury opened in the town. Suddenly they discovered their charity option and started donating to local organisations. Not set foot in it since Sainsbury came.
Who'd want to ever shop in Tesco again if they have a Waitrose? Everything is better quality and customer service is the best. You don't have to buy the delicious luxuries, their Essentials range of all the basics is price matched to Tesco but hugely nicer.
kitty phone them and ask for a nice, freshly baked GF loaf and if they say 'can't do' then say, 'well, I am going to Waitrose' (not that theirs is any better, I have found M&S do a halfway decent one.)
Men dressed up as bakers turn up at your door and hand you a huge tiger loaf. Apparently,Tesco are thanking the local people for their loyalty by giving them bread.
I wouldn't mind but I CAN'T eat the blessed thing and it smells delicious!