Sainsbury’s
This coverage analyses Sainsbury’s strategy, operations, and performance within the UK grocery and retail sector. Reporting includes store and online developments, product innovation, financial results, marketing initiatives, sustainability efforts, and leadership decisions. With a focus on commercial impact and competitive positioning, it provides insights for retail professionals managing grocery, convenience, and multi-channel operations.
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Nov- 2023 -3 NovemberNews
Lidl is cheapest supermarket, Which? finds
Lidl GB has become the cheapest supermarket after coming top in a basket comparison conducted in October by Which?. The monthly analysis involves comparing the average prices of a shop consisting of popular groceries at eight of the UK’s biggest supermarkets. A basket of shopping at Lidl was over £10…
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2 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-2/11/23
Sainsbury’s announced that it expects to hit the upper half of its full year guidance of between £670m and £700m despite seeing its statutory profit before tax drop 27% to £275m for the 28 weeks ended September 16, 2023. The supermarket attributed the fall in profit before tax to non-cash…
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2 NovemberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s set to hit upper half of guidance despite PBT drop
Sainsbury’s has announced that it expects to hit the upper half of its full year guidance of between £670m and £700m despite seeing its statutory profit before tax drop 27% to £275m for the 28 weeks ended 16 September 2023. The supermarket put the fall in profit before tax down…
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Oct- 2023 -31 OctoberNews
Sainsbury’s unveils personalised Nectar prices
Sainsbury’s has launched personalised lower prices for Nectar Card users on its website and in-store under its ‘Your Nectar Prices’ scheme. Until now, Nectar Prices have only been available to digital Nectar users when shopping in Sainsbury’s stores using SmartShop. The launch of Your Nectar Prices on the website means…
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27 OctoberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s Lothian wind farm reaches completion
Sainsbury’s has completed its brand-new wind farm in Scotland, which will add up to 50 megawatts of electrical capacity to the grid in the form of renewable energy that will be used to power the retailer’s stores, offices and depots nationwide. The wind farm, named Longhill Burn, has been under…
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23 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-23/10/23
John Lewis is facing criticism from city planners over its affordable housing plans. Initially, the company aimed to make 20% of the housing in its Bromley development affordable. However, recent revelations indicate that only 10% of the flats will be designated as affordable. The Greater London Authority’s Planning Unit deems…
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23 OctoberNews
Police to unveil new ‘zero tolerance’ plan to tackle shoplifting
Ministers, police and retailers have agreed on a new “zero tolerance” plan to crack down on the increase in shoplifting crimes, The Sunday Times has reported. It is understood that police chiefs will reveal plans on how they intend to tackle shoplifting at a summit in Downing Street today (23…
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17 OctoberSupermarkets
Grocery sales stabilise helped by supermarket loyalty scheme discounts
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets experienced sustained growth (+9.1%) in the last four weeks ending 7 October 2023, according to new data released today by NIQ. This growth, although slightly down from +10.1% growth in the previous month, is in line with retail food inflation (+9.9%). Volume sales also…
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13 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-13/10/23
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Martin Gafsen as its new director of property. Gafsen, previously the interim corporate finance director at Royal Mail, brings extensive experience in property management. He led the strategy for Royal Mail’s nationwide freehold and leasehold estate for 16 years. Additionally, Gafsen was responsible for…
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13 OctoberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s to create 22,000 seasonal roles
Sainsbury’s is creating 22,000 additional seasonal roles ahead of Christmas trading, including 2,000 new roles at Argos. The supermarket said it is recruiting temporary colleagues earlier than usual this year, starting as early as this week. It said this will “ensure there are plenty of colleagues ready to help and…
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