All Sainsbury's articles – Page 115
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InterviewQ&A: Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke
Tesco reported an 11.6% plunge in first half profits as today as it invests £1bn in improving its UK stores. Chief executive Philip Clarke and chief financial officer Laurie McIlwee met journalists in London to discuss the grocer’s performance.
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AnalysisSainsbury's: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s posted like-for-like sales grew 0.9% and total sales advanced 3.3% for the first half of the year but analysts welcome the figures but believe the grocer still has some work to do.
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AnalysisSainsbury's v Tesco: Head to Head
Tesco and Sainsbury’s gave an insight into their first half performance today. Retail Week takes a look at how they measure up against each other.
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NewsSainsbury's like-for-likes grow after 'unique' summer
Sainsbury’s reported an increase in sales and like-for-like growth in the second quarter aided by its Paralympic sponsorship.
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AnalysisStore Gallery: Sainsbury’s, Hertford
The arrival of Sainsbury’s in Hertford draws a line in the sand for the supermarket that wants to be “number one locally”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What has Nectar done for Sainsbury’s?
As Nectar celebrates 10 years since its formation, Alex Lawson meets the loyalty firm and its founding partner Sainsbury’s to discuss what it has brought to the grocer.
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News'Ugly' fruit and veg to hit grocer's shelves as Sainsbury's relaxes cosmetic rules
Misshapen fruit and vegetables are set to return to Britain’s supermarkets following one of the worst growing seasons farmers have experienced for decades.
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NewsSainsbury's makes market gains during Paralympics
Sainsbury’s spend on the sponsorship of the Paralympic Games appears to have paid off as it recorded strong growth during the period.
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NewsSpeculation mounts over Qatari interest in Sainsbury's
Speculation is mounting that Qatari investors are eyeing a bigger stake in Sainsbury’s.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Philip Clarke updates on Tesco progress
Tesco group chief executive Philip Clarke has said there is “a long way to go” in implementing his strategy to revive the grocer’s core UK business but the project is “progressing well”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail innovators - Turning ideas into reality
In the search for growth, innovation is more important than ever. Sarah Butler finds out how to do it and talks to some of the best in the business about how to generate, and implement, new ideas.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Sainsbury’s, No Need To Shop Around For Great Deals
In the ferociously competitive grocery market, price has rarely been more important. Sainsbury’s aims to push its successful Brand Match pledge further with a £2m awareness campaign, and has taken aim at Asda and Tesco.
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InterviewQ&A: Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner
Ocado reported a slowdown in sales growth in the third quarter today as the Diamond Jubilee and Olympics impacted sales. Chief executive Tim Steiner tells Retail Week how Ocado is tackling price perception issues and why Tesco boss Philip Clarke is playing into his hands.
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NewsSainsbury's founds new joint venture with Nectar owners
Sainsbury’s has set up a new joint venture company, Insight 2 Communication (I2C), to allow suppliers to advertise across all of the retailer’s communication channels.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from the September reporting season
A raft of retailers ranging from John Lewis to Argos and spanning food to homewares updated last week. Retail Week examines the picture they paint of retail conditions.
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NewsMothercare appoints former Sainsbury's man as new retail boss
Mothercare has hired former Sainsbury’s executive Nick Henwood as its new director of retail operations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: New chapter in ebook market as competition builds
Despite the market dominance of Amazon, other retailers are increasingly making a play for a slice of the fast-moving ebook and ereader markets.
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InterviewQ&A: Waitrose managing director Mark Price
Waitrose reported a strong performance in the first half today with profits up 28.9%. Managing director Mark Price tells Alex Lawson how the retailer has achieved success in a difficult climate.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Keeping up with the evolution of ecommerce
Ahead of next month’s Retail Week Ecommerce Summit, we speak to some of the event’s key speakers for an early insight into where their online focus lies.
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NewsAnthony Hemmerdinger rejoins Sainsbury's as business development director
Former Carphone Warehouse director Anthony Hemmerdinger has rejoined Sainsbury’s as business development director.