All Sainsbury's articles
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AnalysisCould the UK grocery market be headed for a new era of consolidation?
Given the ongoing bifurcation of the old big four, the rise of the discounters, and a more business-friendly regulator, the conditions appear right for a potential supermarket mega merger.
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AnalysisAI has boardroom’s blessing - workforce adoption is the next challenge
There’s a CEO mandate for AI-led transformation within retail, but IT and supply chain leaders tell Retail Week the challenge now is getting the wider workforce to adapt and adopt.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Asda and Amazon’s retail media tie-up, Sainsbury’s extends facial recognition tech trial, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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InterviewMajestic boss on the future of the specialist retailer and her history at Sainsbury’s
In her first interview, Majestic managing director Elizabeth Newman reveals her plans for the specialist retailer, and what she learned working for Sainsbury’s chief executive that will help her deliver.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts says grocery inflation not as bad as feared
The CEO of Sainsbury’s says grocery inflation in the UK has not reached the levels he feared earlier in the year and calls on Andy Burnham to support food retailers.
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NewsSainsbury’s ‘outperforms the market’ as quarterly sales rise
Sainsbury’s said it expects “to continue to outperform the grocery market”, despite subdued consumer confidence, as it reported a boost to first-quarter sales.
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DataRanking: the UK retailers that consumers think offer the best value for money
Thanks to data shared with Retail Week by OC&C, we can reveal the 150 UK retailers that Brits think offer the best value.
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NewsTu locks down school uniform prices
Tu is keeping a lid on school uniform prices for the fourth consecutive year in a row.
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NewsSainsbury’s kicks off search for new chair
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is in the market for a new chair, having instructed headhunters to begin searching for a replacement for Martin Scicluna.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: The public still (wrongly) think supermarkets are ripping them off
Brits think hospitality companies are operating on a 40% margin, fashion retailers on a 47% margin and supermarkets taking in profits of 50%.
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NewsGrocery inflation eases as Lidl leapfrogs Morrisons as fifth-largest grocer
Grocery inflation eased in early May, as discounter Lidl’s consistent growth saw it finally leapfrog supermarket chain Morrisons.
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NewsSainsbury’s Nectar360 partners with Alton Towers operator
Sainsbury’s Nectar360 has today launched a new partnership with Alton Towers operator Merlin Entertainments to “help families across the UK enjoy more quality time for less”, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGrocers say store expansion rules should apply to Aldi and Lidl
Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Iceland have responded to a CMA consultation on how restrictive land clauses apply to Aldi and Lidl.
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DataFun leaderboard: the 80 ‘most fun’ retailers, according to consumers
Thanks to data shared with Retail Week by OC&C, we can reveal the UK retailers that consumers say are the most fun to shop with.
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NewsThe White Company CEO departs
The White Company has confirmed that chief executive Paula Nickolds has stepped away from the business, after two years in the top role.
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NewsConsumer confidence ‘deteriorating sharply’ as energy crisis continues
GfK’s headline consumer confidence measure fell by four points in April to -25, hitting its lowest level since October 2023
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss joins chorus of retailers warning on Middle East war impact
While delivering another strong set of results, Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts was cautious about the effects of the ongoing war and called on the government to do more to stamp out rising prices.
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NewsSainsbury’s in consultation with Tu clothing staff ahead of restructuring
Sainsbury’s is currently in consultation with Tu clothing staff about a reshaping of its fashion business that will lead to job cuts, Retail Week understands.
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NewsSainsbury’s ‘outperforms market’ as sales continue to grow
Supermarket Sainsbury’s has said it has “outperformed the market” for six years in a row as it reported rising sales.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: People who use it really love Tesco Whoosh
Tesco reported its rapid delivery service grew by 51% in its latest financial year