Waitrose and the Co-op lower prices in run up to Christmas

// Waitrose and the Co-op cut prices on hundreds of essentials this week
// Waitrose is lowering the prices on over 200 of its basic own-label products
// Co-op is investing £50m in lowering the prices on more than 300 branded and own-label productsWaitrose and the Co-op are reportedly slashing prices on hundreds of essentials this week in an effort to square up to supermarkets and lure customers ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.
Upmarket grocer Waitrose is lowering the prices