Archive of all Sainsbury's articles – Page 120
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NewsWill profits be cannibalised in Tesco’s race for space?
As Tesco pumps up the pipeline, leaving even Sainsbury’s in its wake, how close is the market to saturation? Adam Leyland and Michelle Perrett report
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NewsWine aisle revamp cuts Sainsbury's volume sold on deal
Sainsbury's has slashed the amount of wine it sells on promotion and boosted sales following a major wine aisle revamp, The Grocer can reveal.
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App success for Nectar and Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury's and Nectar's iPhone and iPod Touch apps have been downloaded more than 100,000 times in their first week.The apps, launched last Tuesday, reached numbers one and two on Apple's lifestyle download chart and made the top 10 in...
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They’re not in front but Sainsbury’s and M&S still wow City
Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer dazzled the City with the latest year-on-year sales growth ahead of Tesco and Asda. In the 12 weeks to 8 August [Kantar Worldpanel] Sainsbury's posted year-on-year sales growth of 5.5% , while M&S...
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Sainsbury’s sources UK cherries for basic
Sainsbury's is offering homegrown cherries in its basic tier for the first time, following a breakthrough in negotiations with British growers. The retailer routinely stocks British cherries for its standard and Taste the Difference...
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Grocer 33: Sainsbury’s service wows our shopper
Sainsbury's in Cheadle, Greater Manchester had a full basket this week and a glowing report from our shopper.
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NewsGrocer 33 Online: Delivery of fresh veg impresses
Sainsbury's was the only supermarket to deliver a full basket of 33 items. The website was easy to navigate and the products arrived in good condition, including very fresh-looking fruit and veg.
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NewsSainsbury’s hands property role to management group CB Richard Ellis
Sainsbury’s has signed a deal with estate management group CB Richard Ellis to oversee the expansion of its extensive property portfolio.
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NewsGrocer 33: Homepage
The Grocer 33 is a weekly mystery shopping survey, tracking price, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose. The charts (left) show the scores from this week's survey. But if you click on the relevant chart you can find out all the details: the ...
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Sainsbury’s focuses on freshness with UK flower varieties
Sainsbury's is planning to stock more fresh-cut British flowers following a 40% rise in value sales of some home-grown varieties during the past year. The retailer, which now sources 25% of its flowers from British growers up from 15%...
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NewsGrocer 33: Sainsbury’s only let down by the aircon
Sainsbury's in Maidenhead won this week with no items out-of-stock. Our shopper asked for help finding two items and both times was accompanied by staff to the shelf and asked if she needed any further help.
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Sainsbury’s Hodgson heads for Shanghai to spot opportunities
Sainsbury's has promoted category manager Michael Hodgson to the newly created role of head of trading strategy international, based in Shanghai.
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NewsGrocer 33: Bright, clean store offers great service
Four stores had no out-of-stocks this week and none of our shoppers had a disappointing experience. But Sainsbury's Murrayfield store in Edinburgh just edged it thanks to its great customer service, spotlessly clean store and full basket.
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NewsKing calls on government to clarify its food strategy
Sainsbury's CEO Justin King has called on the government to develop a clearer strategy on food policy. Speaking during a debate organised by the retailer on cooking at home, King said there were too many food initiatives and the problem...
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City welcomes reshuffle of execs at Sainsbury’s
The merry-go-round at the top of grocery continued turning this week as Sainsbury's became the latest retailer to announce a top-level reshuffle.
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NewsWaitrose seizes five supermarket sites in the Channel Islands
Waitrose has beaten Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda to the punch in the Channel Islands.
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Saturday Essay: Help beat obesity by getting children to cook
If the UK is to become healthier, cooking must be given more importance in the school curriculum, says Justin King
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Gluten-free marinades from Antony Worrall Thompson
Antony Worrall Thompson is targeting the growing free-from category with five gluten-free marinades. Going into Sainsbury's now, the range comprises Hot Mexican, Spicy Tikka, Sweet & Smoky Barbecue, Mediterranean Tomato & Herb,...
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Sainsbury's kicks off back to school campaign
Sainsbury's has unveiled its biggest ever back to school campaign.
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Asda market share slumps as Sainsbury’s closes in
Asda’s market share has fallen to a 19-month low, the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel show.