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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Oct- 2023 -10 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-10/10/23
Grocery price inflation has fallen for the seventh consecutive month, reaching 11% for the four weeks ending on October 1, 2023. This is the lowest rate since July 2022, based on data from Kantar. During this period, take-home grocery sales increased by 9.1% compared to the previous year, likely influenced…
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10 OctoberSupermarkets
Grocery price inflation falls for seventh consecutive month
Grocery price inflation has fallen for the seventh month in a row to 11% for the four weeks to 1 October 2023, the lowest rate since July 2022, according to new data from Kantar. Over the period, take-home grocery sales rose by 9.1% compared with last year, as people enjoyed…
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6 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-06/10/23
Pandora has raised its revenue guidance for the year to DKK 34-36bn (£4.2-4.5bn) following a surge in store sales. As part of its Phoenix strategy, the company plans to increase investments to enhance revenue growth, brand desirability, and expand its store network. This includes positioning itself as an affordable luxury…
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6 OctoberNews
Sainsbury’s is priciest supermarket for a big shop, says Which?
Sainsbury’s is the priciest supermarket for a big shop if you don’t use a loyalty card, according to claims by Which? in its most recent analysis. The grocer overtook Waitrose for the first time in the monthly analysis, which has been running for years, becoming the most expensive supermarket to…
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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberNews
Sainsbury’s to use paper packaging on toilet and kitchen rolls
Sainsbury’s is the first UK retailer to announce it is switching from plastic to paper packaging across its entire own-brand toilet paper and kitchen towel ranges. The move will save 485 tonnes of plastic, which is equivalent to over 55 million pieces of plastic a year. The change is the…
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27 SeptemberNews
Sainsbury’s to launch Good food for all of us campaign in November
Sainsbury’s will launch a new campaign called “Good food for all of us” in November, promising to provide food for all customers, whatever their budget, tastes or dietary requirements. Research shows that 59% of people tend to cook the same dishes every week, while nine million adults experience food insecurity…
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20 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief-20/09/23
Dunelm announced record sales in its full-year results, with revenues rising by 5.5% to £1.64bn. However, profits fell by 7.7% to £192.7m. The company attributed the strong sales to cost reductions on over 1,000 products and the strength of its product range. Dunelm also invested over £20m in digital operations…
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20 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Poeticgem Group acquires Little Mistress
The Poeticgem Group has reportedly acquired the brand IP of womenswear brand Little Mistress, according to Drapers. Under the agreement Poeticgem will own various brands under the Little Mistress umbrella and will design, source and distribute its portfolio of brands. As a result of the deal the Little Mistress brand…
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20 SeptemberSupermarkets
Asda appoints new leaders to tech team amid Walmart separation
Asda has announced the appointment of Adrian Berry and Rob Barnes to its technology team to oversee the development of its new technology strategy and separation from Walmart. Berry will join early in 2024 as the retailer’s new chief technology officer, where he will be responsible for all core technology…
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19 SeptemberSupermarkets
Unexpected September heatwave helps UK grocery sales bounce back
The late summer and unexpected heatwave in early September helped lift grocery sales at UK supermarkets, with Total Till sales growing +10.3% in the last four weeks ending 9 September 2023, according to new data released today by NIQ. NIQ revealed that growth at supermarkets during the four week period…
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