Sainsbury's news and analysis – Page 128
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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.
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NewsSainsbury’s King warns government of VAT chaos
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has urged the government to freeze National Insurance contributions and provide adequate time for the implementation of a VAT hike.
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Sainsbury’s says IT system will help it weather the storms
Sainsbury's has claimed a new multimillion pound stock system will reduce waste and help it deal with unpredictable weather.The technology will capture real-time sales data at the checkout that will be used to update a store's next...
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NewsSainsbury's World Cup working scheme means staff won't miss a kick
Sainsbury's is introducing 'World Cup Working Hours' for staff when the tournament kicks off on 11 June so they have the best chance possible of not missing key matches.
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‘Biggest-ever’ points giveaway for Nectar
Sainsbury's is running its first 'triple point giveaway' for Nectar customers this bank holiday weekend.Shoppers would receive up to one billion points over the four-day bonanza, which equated to about £5m in savings, the retailer...
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Sainsbury’s raises animal welfare bar
Sainsbury's has set new animal welfare standards for its dairy farmers to accelerate its bid to become the most welfare-friendly supermarket.The retailer's Dairy Development Group farmers have been issued with a three-page document...
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A pollen-less flower for allergy sufferers
Sainsbury's has targeted the potentially lucrative allergy market by introducing a pollen-less lily.The new variety follows extensive breeding work to produce a lily that retains the colour of the original but has shrunken anthers that...
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Asda’s Old World wines ahead of rival retailers
Old World wines are "fighting back" in Asda, where sales are beating those of the retailer's rivals.In the past four weeks, like-for-like sales of French wine at Asda have grown 47% ahead of those at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons,...