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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Jan- 2019 -17 JanuaryEconomy
Smartphone shopping to reach record usage in 2019
In 2019, and for the first time ever, consumers will be as likely to shop on their smartphones as they would a laptop or desktop, according to research by price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com. Shoppers plan to spend £25bn using their smartphones this year, a £10bn rise on 2018.…
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11 JanuarySupermarkets
Tesco and M&S stockpile tinned food in prep for Brexit
Tesco and Marks and Spencer have announced they are stockpiling long-life foods in preparation of a no-deal Brexit. The ‘big four’ grocer’s chief executive Dave Lewis revealed that “sensible” contingency planning was underway and the company had been holding talks with its suppliers about increasing stocks of long-life groceries. However…
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10 JanuarySupermarkets
Tesco reports strong sales over Christmas period
Tesco has beaten City forecasts with a 2.6% increase in like-for-like sales over the six week period ending 5 January. Tesco attributed the growth to its ‘Festive 5’ vegetable offer which proved popular with customers, selling 19.7 million units over the three weeks to Christmas. It also experienced like-for-like sales…
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9 JanuarySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s Q3 sales decline 1.1% due to ‘cautious’ customers
Sainsbury’s has reported a 1.1% decline in like-for-like sales during its third quarter which it has attributed to “cautious customer spending”. During the 15 week period ending 5 January the ‘big four’ grocer experienced a 0.4% increase in grocery sales, however this was offset by a by 2.3% and 0.2%…
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Dec- 2018 -12 DecemberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s and Asda to challenge CMA probe with judicial review
Sainsbury’s and Asda are set to take the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to a judicial review believing they have not been given enough time to effectively argue their case for the merger. The investigation into the merger by the CMA is expected to be completed by the start…
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7 DecemberGovernment
Retailers could lose out on £496m refund as ATM ruling is appealed
In November, the Court of Appeal ruled that ATMs inside and outside of stores should not be assessed for business rates
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4 DecemberSupermarkets
Morrisons and Tesco speak out against Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
Morrisons and Tesco have become the latest grocers to speak out over the proposed Sainsbury’s-Asda merger with Tesco telling a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) hearing “extensive remedies” are needed. Britain’s current largest grocer told the competition watchdog that the “four-to-three” deal – referring to the ‘Big Four’ becoming…
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3 DecemberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s goes ‘head-to-head’ with Holland & Barrett with new wellness range
Sainsbury’s will be strengthening its wellness and sports nutrition offer in a move that will see the retailer go head to head with the likes of Holland & Barrett and Planet Organic. With the UK’s wellness market set to reach £12.4bn by 2020, the supermarket giant said it will double…
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Nov- 2018 -30 NovemberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s introduces food bank ‘priority item’ labels
Sainsbury’s has announced it will introduce new food bank “priority item” labels for its products following a successful trial in Exeter. The labels aim to inform customers of what their local food banks need, customers will then be able to make donations in an area behind the checkouts. The new…
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22 NovemberSupermarkets
Sainsbury’s opens ‘experimental’ Selly Oak superstore
Sainsbury’s has opened a new 67,000 sq ft “experimental” store in Selly Oak, Birmingham, featuring its first eat-in food market. The supermarket is located in the recently regenerated Selly Oak Shopping Park and offers customers a choice of food, general merchandise and fashion. Alongside a wide selection of food and…
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