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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Jul- 2021 -15 JulySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s encourages use of face coverings in stores
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that it will still encourage customers to wear face coverings inside the stores despite the lifting of restrictions on Monday 19 July 2021. Colleagues will also be encouraged to wear a face covering, unless they are behind a screen. In addition, the group said that all of…
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14 JulySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s recalls vegan lasagne due to ‘traces of meat’
Sainsbury’s has issued a product recall after it was discovered that one of its vegan food items contained meat. In a statement, the supermarket giant said that its store branded ‘Veg Butternut Squash and Lentil Lasagne’ was found to contain milk, pork and beef, despite not being stated on the…
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13 JulySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s opens new site in Hamilton
Sainsbury’s has announced the opening of a new local store in Hamilton. The 2,300 sq. ft store will be open to customers from 7am-11pm Monday through to Sunday, and will sell a range of grocery goods as well as coffee from a self service machine. Sainsbury’s has said it is…
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9 JulySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s Leeds Colton site undergoes refurb
Sainsbury’s has unveiled its new look Leeds Colton supermarket following “months of refurbishment”. As part of the renovation work, the site has seen a new Argos, refurbished beauty department, patisserie counter and cafe created on site. In addition, the store’s chilled refrigeration cabinets and supporting infrastructure were also completely replaced…
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6 JulySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s raises FY22 guidance amid rising sales
Sainsbury’s has raised its full-year guidance for the financial year ended March 2022, with its underlying profit-before-tax now expected to be at least £660m, up from the previously forecasted £620m, with progress weighted towards the first half. The news follows the supermarket chain’s Q1 trading statement for the 16 weeks…
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Jun- 2021 -25 JuneSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s to roll out new recycling system in 520 stores
Sainsbury’s has revealed that it will be rolling out a new recycling system in 520 of its supermarkets, allowing customers to recycle all flexible plastic packaging. Following a successful trial in the North East of England, the front of store recycling points will make it easier for customers to make…
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22 JuneSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s launches new Bristol convenience store
Sainsbury’s has opened a new 2,700 sq. ft convenience store in Bristol. The grocer said the store, Bristol Charlton Hayes Local, aims to offer customers a wide range of chilled, fresh and frozen grocery and household products. It will also feature an instore bakery and a self-service Costa coffee machine. The…
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7 JuneSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s expands Neighbourhood Hub stores
Sainsbury’s has announced the expansion of its Neighbourhood Hub stores initiative across the UK. The new format is a food-led extension of the supermarket chain’s convenience offering, with sites in Woodhall Spa, Midhurst and Bishop’s Waltham As part of Sainsbury’s latest endeavour, a series of upgrades have taken place to…
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2 June
Amazon to become UK’s largest retailer by 2025, study finds
Amazon is to overtake Tesco as the UK’s largest retailer within the next four years, with UK sales expected to reach £77.1bn by 2025, according to a report from Edge by Ascential’s syndicated research arm, Edge Retail Insight. In 2020, Amazon UK’s total sales were £36.3bn, while Tesco’s sales were…
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May- 2021 -27 MayHigh Street
LCP acquires Trafford shopping parade for £9.5m
LCP has announced that it has signed a new deal to acquire a shopping parade in Trafford for almost £9.5m on behalf of Sheet Anchor Investments, one of the group’s managed companies. The centre has 21 retail units and is anchored including Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Costa Coffee, Iceland and Boots. In…
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