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    Plenty of scope in NPD

    2003-11-22T00:00:00Z

    >>’we need to play about with rasher counts and pack sizesA key way to innovate in bacon is through packaging and added convenience.Ben Wheeley, bacon buyer with Sainsbury, says the last real NPD launch in bacon was...

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    Sainsbury has much to play for

    2003-11-22T00:00:00Z

    With the run up period to Christmas now in full swing evidence is emerging that food sales are holding up well this year for most of the major food retailers.The underlying growth in sales for the out-of-town sector is an encouraging 7% over...

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    King jumps ship...

    2003-11-22T00:00:00Z

    …But will the M& S man and Sir Peter be able to steer Sainsbury on a course for growth? Sean McAllister reports

    When Justin King sails into Sainsbury’s HQ in Holborn on March 29 next year, he will no doubt be expected to map out his…

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    A ‘hospital pass’?

    2003-11-22T00:00:00Z

    >>Pricing challenge awaits kingSainsbury’s share price jumped almost 5% on the day it released its interim statement. But that seems to have been more to do with the news of Justin King’s appointment as chief executive rather...

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    M&S names Helfgott as King’s successor

    2003-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Marks and Spencer’s new executive director of food is Maurice Helfgott who replaces Justin King, the newly appointed chief executive of Sainsbury.Helfgott, director of menswear, joined Marks and Spencer in 1988. He has spent much of his...

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    JS climbs on drinks

    2003-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury jumps from number three to take the number one spot, ousting Tesco after just one week dominating the chart.Sainsbury is particularly strong on alcoholic drinks with a wide range of products featured on multiple gondola ends...

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    Aviko’s chips lighten up

    2003-11-21T00:00:00Z

    Dutch potato processor Aviko is to offer British chip fans a healthier version of their favourite indulgence with the launch of Dolce Fritas, oven chips pre-fried in pure olive oil.Rolling out now to Sainsbury’s outlets, Aviko said the new...

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    Storm warning

    2003-11-15T00:00:00Z

    Is Sainsbury’s obsession with improving its supply chain and revamping stores simply a case of rearranging the deckchairs as the ship sinks or can the ‘Titanic of grocery’ chart a profitable new course? Liz Hamson reportsSir Peter...

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    Sir Peter puts positive spin on troubles

    2003-11-15T00:00:00Z

    With just days to go before Sainsbury delivers its interim results (Wednesday November 19), chief executive Sir Peter Davis has delivered an upbeat assessment of the troubled multiple’s prospects.Speaking at the British Council for Shopping...

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    JS struggles with downtime

    2003-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury has played down continued reports of serious problems at its first automated fulfilment factory at Hams Hall, Birmingham.A source close to JS said its warehouse management system was “working intermittently” and was sometimes “down...

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    Duck with difference from Green Label

    2003-11-08T00:00:00Z

    A leading duck producer is celebrating the launch of three new lines with Sainsbury stores.Green Label Foods is supplying the retailer with three Gressingham duck products under its Taste the Difference range. The products include duck legs...

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    Beauty keeps Tesco healthy

    2003-11-08T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury keeps its hold on the retailer chart, claiming the top spot for the second consecutive week, while Tesco moves back up to second place.Tesco is particularly strong on health and beauty promotions with a number of ...

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    Baxters goes for size

    2003-11-06T00:00:00Z

    Baxters is launching its largest ever soup – Big & Chunky.The new chilled sub-brand is available in two varieties – Tomato, Mushroom & Pasta and Chilli Beef Meatballs with Tomato – and both have secured listings in Tesco and Sainsbury stores...

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    Tesco slides three places

    2003-11-01T00:00:00Z

    There has been a lot of movement in the fascia chart this week with Sainsbury continuing its rise up the chart knocking Tesco off the top spot. Tesco has slipped down to fourth spot with both Morrisons and Somerfield climbing ahead of Tesco on the...

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    Where the multiples are focusing their activity

    2003-11-01T00:00:00Z

    >>Sainsbury extends stores and converts warehouse space…Asda remodels and opens standalone george…non-food takes 50% in tesco extraSainsbury - Sainsbury has been reshaping its stores as part of its business transformation...

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    Sainsbury needs more loyalty

    2003-10-25T00:00:00Z

    The warm weather in late summer has kept food sales buoyant with a top line growth across all of food, drink and non foods of 5.8% for the 12 weeks to October 4[Source: Scantrack].The recent ACNielsen Homescan figures also confirm that Tesco...

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    Data ‘mega-crunch’ hailed by JS

    2003-10-25T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury claims to have leapfrogged Tesco with a new loyalty card data crunching service for suppliers.Sainsbury customer marketing director Andrew Ground claimed the system was more advanced and reactive than that used by Tesco with its...

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    Christmas showing

    2003-10-25T00:00:00Z

    Tesco remains at the top of the retailer chart for the second week running while Sainsbury moves up one place to take the number two slot. Sainsbury is particularly strong on alcoholic drinks with a large number of price promotions featured...

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    Express shunts Bowl aside

    2003-10-25T00:00:00Z

    Oriental Express has scored a David and Goliath-style victory over rival Masterfoods in the frozen arena.The niche player has frozen the food giant’s Uncle Ben’s Rice Bowl brand out of Sainsbury to secure an exclusive listing for its own...

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    Self-scan revolution

    2003-10-18T00:00:00Z

    Self-scanning will become as popular as ATMs, predicted Sainsbury MD Stuart Mitchell.He said: “ATMs have become so popular hardly anyone goes to a bank teller any more. Self-scanning will bring about a change as...