Sainsbury's news and analysis – Page 158

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    Bird flu action plan

    2006-03-04T00:00:00Z

    Supermarkets are finalising contingency plans to safeguard business continuity and stock availability in the event that bird flu hits Britain.Sainsbury said its plans were based around a number of scenarios, including speculation that one in...

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    Sainsbury staff receive payout

    2006-03-03T08:29:00Z

    More than 10,000 Sainsbury staff are set to share a £16m payout as part of the retailers Sharesave scheme.The retailer said that staff who had participated in the three-year scheme would see an increase in their original savings of...

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    Supermarkets may host GPs

    2006-02-18T00:00:00Z

    Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury are all considering whether to open GP centres in their stores under new plans put forward by the government.Earlier this month, the government revealed that it was keen to open GP surgeries in supermarkets in a...

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    The Saturday Essay

    2006-02-18T00:00:00Z

    >>physical activity should be accessible to all children. Justin King, CEO of SainsburyThe childhood obesity debate continues to rage on. In the grocery industry, we’re used to people thinking that diet is fundamentally the...

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    Costs cause the end for Farm Fed

    2006-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Escalating costs, poor returns, competition from cheap imports and the loss of volumes with Sainsbury have all been blamed for a decision by Northern Ireland chicken processor Farm Fed Chickens to close its plant.The management of the...

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    Vox Shop

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    >>Hot and snacking sectors are driving growth… Most sales still come from ready-to-eat… Trend towards eating a healthier breakfast…Sainsbury cereal buyerCereal is a key category for all major multiples as all tend to...

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    Vox Shop

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    >>Hot and snacking sectors are driving growth… Most sales still come from ready-to-eat… Trend towards eating a healthier breakfast…Sainsbury cereal buyerCereal is a key category for all major multiples as all tend to...

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    Does in-store media work in c-stores...

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    While Sainsbury is rolling out in-store TV across its small stores, Nisa-Today’s has backed off. Siân Harrington investigatesThe news that Sainsbury is to roll out in-store television to its convenience estate from this month shows...

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    Does in-store media work in c-stores...

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    While Sainsbury is rolling out in-store TV across its small stores, Nisa-Today’s has backed off. Siân Harrington investigatesThe news that Sainsbury is to roll out in-store television to its convenience estate from this month shows...

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    Bounty struggling to fulfil kitchen towel demand

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Procter & Gamble is dogged by supply chain troubles with its Bounty brand kitchen towel, according to two of the major multiples.The company is failing to meet supply demands, leaving gaps on shelves.Sainsbury paper buyer Ritchie Mcfee...

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    Bounty struggling to fulfil kitchen towel demand

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Procter & Gamble is dogged by supply chain troubles with its Bounty brand kitchen towel, according to two of the major multiples.The company is failing to meet supply demands, leaving gaps on shelves.Sainsbury paper buyer Ritchie Mcfee...

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    Tesco urged to police apples

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...

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    Tesco urged to police apples

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...

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    Fruit2day is juice and pieces

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Nutritional products will form the basis of a push into the UK by Swiss food giant Hero, starting with the £11m launch of a unique fruit drink.Fruit2day, which goes into Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons and The Co-operative Group stores this month,...

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    Fruit2day is juice and pieces

    2006-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Nutritional products will form the basis of a push into the UK by Swiss food giant Hero, starting with the £11m launch of a unique fruit drink.Fruit2day, which goes into Sainsbury, Asda, Morrisons and The Co-operative Group stores this month,...

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    JS c-stores switch on TVs

    2006-01-07T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury is to roll out its in-store TV network to its entire convenience estate this year, taking it into the Local fascia for the first time this month.The scheme, claimed by operator Firebrand Media to deliver a 20% average uplift in sales...

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    Nisa bars multiple members

    2006-01-07T00:00:00Z

    Nisa-Today’s has barred major multiple retailers from membership in a bid to refocus on its independent roots.The move means that Sainsbury, which gained shares in Nisa-Today’s after it bought Jacksons and Bells in 2004, will be forced to sever...

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    Bacteria get some stick

    2005-12-17T00:00:00Z

    A plastic device that indicates when a turkey is fully cooked has been launched in the UK in a bid to reduce food poisoning over the festive period.Sainsbury is selling the Pop-Up Timer bundled with fresh turkeys this Christmas, while 140...

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    Sainsbury gets back to business

    2005-12-17T00:00:00Z

    The multiple has taken great strides on its comeback trail, says Rachel BarnesSainsbury had a miserable start to the year. Its third-quarter results for 2004, which came in on January 1, showed a 1.2% decline in like-for-like sales....

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    Glisten acquires Lyme Regis Fine Foods

    2005-12-13T08:21:00Z

    Confectionery and snack foods group Glisten has acquired Lyme Regis Fine Foods for an undisclosed sum.Lyme Regis Fine Foods is a manufacturer and supplier of organic cereal and fruit bars and organic fruited snacks to Sainsbury, Tesco,...