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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Feb- 2018 -12 FebruarySupermarkets
Aldi reclaims title of ‘nation’s favourite supermarket’ in satisfaction survey
Aldi has been rated the nation’s favourite in-store supermarket in Which?’s annual best and worst supermarket satisfaction survey. Customers were impressed with Aldi’s special offers, as well as the quality of its fresh and own-label products and the ease of finding items on its shelves, Which? said. It is the…
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6 FebruarySupermarkets
Lidl keeps place as UK’s fastest growing supermarket
Lidl has proven itself to be the UK’s fastest growing retailer, according to data from market researcher Kantar Worldpanel. The supermarket saw a market share increase of 0.5% its sales increased by 16.3% compared to this time last year. Aldi came in second, with the food store increasing sales by…
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2 FebruaryNews
Sainbury’s purchases Nectar for £60m
Sainsbury’s has today acquired the Nectar loyalty scheme for £60m from Aimia. The supermarket, which has been a member of the Nectar scheme since 2002, has purchased all assets including colleagues, systems and licences. Canadian marketing firm Aimia purchased Nectar in 2007 for £368million. A spokesperson for Sainbury’s stated: “Acquiring…
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2 FebruaryGovernment
MP calls for retailers to become more ‘Disability Confident’
The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton, is encouraging more retailers to realise the benefits of employing disabled people. The government has launched a new campaign to get retailers to sign up to its Disability Confident scheme which launched in 2016. According to the latest official statistics,…
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Jan- 2018 -31 JanuaryHigh Street
B&Q plans to cut 200 headquarters jobs
DIY retailer B&Q has announced it will cut over 200 roles at its Southampton headquarters. In a statement, the group said the it was due to a “cost-cutting drive and restructure”, and hopes that axing the jobs will “improve efficiency and simplify ways of working”. The company is the latest…
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23 JanuarySupermarkets
Sainsburys to cut thousands of jobs in management rejig
Thousands of shop floor jobs are thought to be at risk as a result of a managerial restructure planned at Sainsbury’s. While the company will not confirm the exact number of employees it will affect, store management jobs will be axed. Employees currently holding management roles will be given the…
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22 JanuaryAdvice
How can retailers overcome the omnichannel challenges?
Consumers’ demands on retailers have intensified in the past decade. Previously, having an online store to accompany your physical shop was seen as a luxury, now it is essential and online shopping has taken the next step to meet customer demand. Consumers want the ability to shop seamlessly across multiple…
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22 JanuaryHealth & Beauty
Holland & Barrett appoints new managing director
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has appointed Steve Carson to the newly created position of managing director. Carson was previously director of retail and customer operations at Sainsbury’s and Argos, responsible for around 840 stores. He will oversee the day-to-day running of Holland & Barrett, driving further growth…
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10 JanuarySupermarkets
Tesco’s £1bn Christmas sales lift amid supermarket boom
Tesco recorded a 3.1% rise in sales in the three months ending December 31, according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel UK grocery market share figures. Comparatively Asda’s sales grew by 2.2%, Morrisons by 2.1%, and Sainsbury’s 2%. Kantar reported that Aldi and Lidl attracted nearly one million additional households to…
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Nov- 2017 -23 NovemberAdvice
Energy – far more than a retailer’s ‘impulse buy’
Recent research has suggested that some £300m worth of energy is being wasted across the UK retail sector. As major energy consumers, retailers have had a tough fight on their hands to balance the challenges of delivering to customers on an increasingly multi-channel and 24/7 basis while also keeping costs…
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