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    Laithwaites

    Updated September 2025.

    About Laithwaites

    Company Overview
    In 1969 a young Tony Laithwaite drove a parcel of wine from Bordeaux to Windsor selling it to family and friends as a man in his van. 56 years on and Laithwaites is the country's favourite wine specialist.
    Company Size 508 UK-based Employees
    (Large)
    INDUSTRY Retail
    CONNECT
    Laithwaites Head Office
    Reading, Berkshire
    South East England, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 10%
    • 2-5 years - 25%
    • 6-10 years - 25%
    • 11-15 years - 19%
    • 16-20 years - 13%
    • Over 20 years - 7%

    Company Culture at Laithwaites

    The employee experience below at Laithwaites, compared to a typical company.

    68% of employees at Laithwaites say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    Laithwaites
    68%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    95%

    This is a physically safe place to work.

    94%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    94%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    92%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.

    87%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their age.

    Working at Laithwaites

    Our Group CEO, Philippa.
    Colleagues enjoying a 2 day trip to Bordeaux and La Clariere as a long service award.
    The Gloucester team winning awards for Best Place to Work, Customer Service Excellence & Family Business of the Year.
    Wear It Green day for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025.
    Colleagues having fun at the summer party.

    Getting the list of awards....

    Best Workplaces Lists

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