Archive of all Sainsbury's articles – Page 172

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    Peas square up to April 1 fun

    2003-04-05T00:00:00Z

    Waitrose and Sainsbury took a step back from the hard grind of modern supermarketing and enjoyed a civilised round of April Fool's japery this year. Waitrose was fooling no-one with a fishy story about Atlantic red herrings due to go into its...

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    Sainsbury and Carphone Warehouse engage

    2003-04-02T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury has confirmed it has struck a deal with Carphone Warehouse to offer cut-price calls from fixed line phones. Under the deal – which builds on Sainsbury’s current mobile phone offering – Carphone Warehouse will be responsible for all...

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    Multiples defend DoH rebuff

    2003-03-29T00:00:00Z

    Ed Bedington Tesco and Sainsbury are defending their refusal to sign up to the government's 5-a-day campaign. Neither retailer has agreed to adopt the Department of Health logo, but each insists it fully supports the aims of the government...

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    Suppliers' call to ARM

    2003-03-29T00:00:00Z

    Elaine Watson Sainsbury has embarked on a radical overhaul of its b2b systems in a bid to drive on-shelf availability to new levels through closer collaboration with suppliers. Over 100 suppliers have signed up to Sainsbury's Alerts and...

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    New property director for Sainsbury

    2003-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury has appointed Desmond Taljaard as property director and as a member of the board effective from May 7.Taljaard joins from the Hilton Group where he is senior vice president, real estate and a member of the Hilton International...

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    An increased demand for goats milk has prompted a leading su

    2003-03-22T00:00:00Z

    St Helen's Farm is providing the milk in whole and semi-skimmed format and has listings in Sainsbury and Safeway. The company has invested in new dairy systems and improved packaging technology which has allowed them to extend the milk's shelf...

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    Asda forgets the niceties, Co-op bags split

    2003-03-22T00:00:00Z

    Asda in Stowmarket provided the cheapest of this week's three full baskets at £36.30. Sainsbury in Stirling gave Asda a run for its money with eight items on offer for a basket price of £37.08. A checkout error led to potatoes being charged at...

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    CSR in the DNA at M&S

    2003-03-15T00:00:00Z

    Marks and Spencer has topped the first Business in the Community Corporate Responsibility Index. The 122 companies participating were ranked in four key impact areas ­ environment, marketplace, workplace and community. Sainsbury, Safeway,...

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    JS and Co-op make MSC pledges

    2003-03-15T00:00:00Z

    Kit Davies Marine Stewardship Council chief executive Brendan May says Sainsbury's commitment to source all wild fish from sustainable fisheries by 2010 "sends strong signals to other retailers". May said he hoped other retailers "would...

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    Own label Champagne

    2003-03-15T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury is challenging consumers' loyalty to well-known Champagne brands with the launch of an own label range. Tsarine Tête de Cuvée Brut, which is made by Champagne Boizel, comes in a unique bottle featuring a spiral design. Retailing...

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    Sainsbury has just announced it is committing itself to ensu

    2003-03-15T00:00:00Z

    "Within five to 10 years I want to be able to go into any major supermarket in 10 target countries and be confronted by an MSC certified choice that is similar to the size of choice offered by organics today. "The MSC label is a personal choice...

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    Executive moves at Sainsbury

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury has said that Sir George Bull has agreed to continue as chairman until March 28 2004.Sir Peter Davis has also agreed to extend his time with the group and will assume the role of Chairman on March 29 2004.Sainsbury is to...

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    UK majors circle over Ahold

    2003-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Tesco and Sainsbury may be potential buyers for assets of Dutch retailer Ahold after “significant accounting irregularities” were uncovered and chief executive officer Cees van der Hoeven and chief financial officer Michael Meurs...

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    savacentre opens

    2003-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury has opened its 19th Savacentre store, on East Prescot Road, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, following an investment of £7.2m. It will be followed by one in Stoke on Trent, opening on March 18, then Bolton and Grimsby on March 27. exel...

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    Tesco revives Duo box concept

    2003-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Rosie Davenport Tesco is hoping to refuel interest in a forgotten wine packaging innovation by giving the two wines in one box concept a new outing. It is following in rival Sainsbury's footsteps by teaming up with Darlington Wines to...

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    Safeway bills soaring

    2003-03-01T00:00:00Z

    The final bill for those involved in the battle for Safeway could top a massive £150m. Research by The Grocer suggests Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury and Philip Green could each face bills of up to £40m, mainly from the professional advisors working...

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    Beyond the gate

    2003-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Tesco and Sainsbury left suppliers at IGD's Factory Gate, Open Book and Beyond conference in no doubt that they plan to continue their factory gate pricing strategies and that the new focus would now be on beyond'. Tesco's primary distribution...

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    Alliance meets JS needs

    2003-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Five of the best known tomato growers have set up new marketing company Fresh Link Marketing to exclusively serve Sainsbury, although individually they will continue to supply other retailers. Wight Salads, the Jersey Produce Marketing...

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    UK majors circle over Ahold

    2003-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Sean McAllister Tesco and Sainsbury may be potential buyers for assets of Dutch retailer Ahold after "significant accounting irregularities" were uncovered and chief executive officer Cees van der Hoeven and chief financial officer Michael Meurs...

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    Sainsbury takes a leap

    2003-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons remains top of the fascia chart for promotions. A combination of price promotions and multi-buy offers across all categories helped Morrisons to open up a big gap between itself and its competitors last week. This week the gap has...