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 -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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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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