Archive of all Sainsbury's articles – Page 186

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    Wal-Mart annual shareholders' convention: More supercentres

    2001-06-09T00:00:00Z

    Exclusive Clive Beddall, Bentonville Giant, dual fascia supercentres and smaller format specialist supermarkets will spearhead Asda's retailing strategy as it targets Sainsbury to become the UK's second largest multiple. After a procession of...

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    n With the latest results out, is there hard proof Sir Peter

    2001-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's fortunes have seemed rather like a runaway trolley over the last few years, complete with wobbly wheels. After years of growing market share, it began haemorrhaging customers and profits while arch rivals Tesco and Asda continued their...

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    Quality food central to recovery at Sainsbury

    2001-06-02T00:00:00Z

    New food ranges, extra customer care and better use of shopper data are aiding Sainsbury's recovery, according to chief executive Sir Peter Davis. Customer numbers jumped from 9.8 million last year to 10.8 million, which he said were both new and...

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    Steak-loving Americans will soon have a new word to add to t

    2001-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Quorn got the go-ahead from MAFF in the UK back in 1985 when the first product to hit the shelves was Sainsbury's Quorn pie. The myco-protein now turns over $150m in the UK and Europe ­ including the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden ­ and extends its...

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    Cadbury's Animals 200g Price promotion 69p Gondola end

    2001-06-02T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury's cake bars 5 Buy one get one half price Gondola end Tesco Cadbury's ice creams Buy one get one free Gondola end Sainsbury Cadbury's Instant Hot Chocolate Break 400g ...

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    The Grocer focus on deli and food to go

    2001-05-26T00:00:00Z

    analysis by Sarah Hardcastle - innovate your way out of deli decline - pre-pack banishes counter queues - food to go builds the margins The choice of TV chef Jamie Oliver to front Sainsbury's Try Before You Buy TV and in store campaign is more...

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    Urban regeneration: Renaissance in Romford (Sainsbury)

    2001-05-19T00:00:00Z

    The redevelopment of a brewery site which was once at the heart of an Essex town is the latest project in area of urban decay that Sainsbury has undertaken. The new 60,000 sq ft Romford store is part of a major mixed use development that includes...

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    Multiples: JS says it's no 2 in online race

    2001-05-19T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury claims it has leapfrogged over Asda, Iceland and Waitrose to become the UK's number two online grocery retailer ­ and the fourth biggest in the world. Jennifer Baker-Hirst, new business development director, said the Sainsbury's To You...

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    Multiples sign new Fitou

    2001-05-12T00:00:00Z

    A new style of Fitou wine was launched in Asda and Sainsbury this month. Called Les Douze, it is the creation of 12 vineyard owners in the south of France who chose the best of their vines for the wine. The new style Fitou is a blend of Carignan,...

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    Jersey milk: Graham's Dairy Company

    2001-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Graham's Dairy Company has secured a £1m contract to supply Jersey milk to more than 400 Sainsbury supermarkets across the UK. The Bridge of Allan based company will supply Sainsbury with premium milk under the Gold Top Jersey and Guernsey Milk...

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    Sainsbury tests price elasticity with a premium wine box sel

    2001-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Tim Palmer The most expensive wine box in the business is being launched by Sainsbury. It believes there is a new breed of wine box consumer which is prepared to pay a high price for top quality wine in bulk. The multiple is bringing out a £20...

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    B&Q on the move

    2001-04-28T00:00:00Z

    J Sainsbury Developments has entered into an agreement with B&Q for the redevelopment of Solartron Works site, Farnborough. B&Q will relocate its store in Solartron Road to a new development on the site, subject to permission. Sainsbury will retain...

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    Natalie leads Sainsbury's IT pilot

    2001-04-21T00:00:00Z

    Natalie Carpenter is set to take the helm of Sainsbury drop-in computer training centre as the new I.T.Now@Sainsbury's training manager. Natalie, 24, joins from Reading based IT company Pink Elephant, where she was deputy team leader for 18 months....

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    Sainsbury: Fresh herbs? sorted!

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's is capitalising on its association with TV chef Jamie Oliver by launching a range of fresh herbs ­ the first in a planned series of Oliver-inspired new products. The range of cut herbs includes staples such as basil, parsley and...

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    Sainsbury: Egyptian plague on JS attempt to impress City

    2001-04-14T00:00:00Z

    Much improved sales figures from Sainsbury failed to impress the City this week. The retailer revealed like for like sales growth of 4.8% (excluding petrol) in its fourth quarter trading statement, compared with just 0.4% in the previous quarter....

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    Sainsbury trials ecotricity' (wind energy)

    2001-04-07T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's first on site wind turbine will be installed at its distribution depot in Scotland. The wind turbine will supply between 25% and 40% of the energy required at the 26,000 sq m depot. "It makes good business sense to try this technology...

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    Interactive TV: Sainsbury and Carlton TV joint venture

    2001-03-31T00:00:00Z

    In the best of taste Helen Gregory reports on a venture between Sainsbury and Carlton TV that should swell the nation's army of foodies with recruits galore Food and drink is cool," asserts Anthony Ellis, chief executive of new media venture...

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    Multiples: Jeff and George line up for fashion spat

    2001-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury chief executive Sir Peter Davis said the new clothing range developed for the retailer by Jeff Banks would take "supermarket fashion to a new level, rivalling the current High Street retailers". Speaking at the launch of the new Jeff &...

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    Bluebird's flying high

    2001-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Coniston Bluebird is Sainsbury's beer of the month for April. It is brewed and bottled by Brakspear. This will be followed by Marston's Double Drop in May and Old Fart from Turnover Developments in June. The multiple's two seasonal lines for April...

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    BSE: JS abattoir tests are misguided'

    2001-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's will confuse consumers with its introduction of BSE testing on beef, according to rival supermarkets. The multiple announced this week that it will trial the new test for slaughtered cattle at its suppliers' abattoirs. But an Asda...