All Sainsbury's articles – Page 116
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OpinionComment: Sunday trading may not be the road to retail gold
As the Olympic flag passed from London to Rio de Janeiro on Sunday and the nation began reflecting on the athletic and cultural success the Olympic Games have proven to be, attention soon turned to sustaining that momentum and building on the legacy left behind by London 2012.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Co-op’s battle continues as new era dawns
With its boss stepping down amid challenging market conditions and falling sales, can the Co-op reverse its decline and continue to compete against the big four?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Asda outstripping the competition?
Asda reported an edge up in like-for-like sales today. Retail Week takes a look at where Asda sits against its rivals.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Asda - is PR more important than performance?
Most businesses would say that performance is more important than PR spin, but this afternoon the formidable Asda PR machine is in full flow after the Walmart Q2 sales figures were published in the US, as Asda is “never knowingly under-promoted”.
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NewsShoppers shed voucher 'stigma' to save on grocery shop
The majority of shoppers are buying more of their groceries on promotion while the “stigma associated with coupons is eroding”, according to the latest IGD ShopperVista research.
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AnalysisData: Retailers give their verdict on the Olympics
Retailers have praised the “feel good factor” created by the Olympics and said it has had a positive impact on shopper numbers.
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NewsVideo: David Beckham to star in new Sainsbury's Paralympic advert
Sainsbury’s will debut a new TV advert featuring footballer David Beckham in celebration of the London 2012 Paralympic Games tomorrow.
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NewsAsda and Sainsbury's growth surges forward
Asda and Sainsbury’s growth has surged although Tesco is closing the gap on its archrivals, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsAsda launches baby site as Kiddicare expansion approaches
Asda has launched a new website dedicated to baby products as Morrisons-owned etailer Kiddicare prepares to ramp up its presense in the UK with a store roll out.
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NewsSainsbury's dismisses calls to extend Sunday trading hours permanently
Sainsbury’s does not want Sunday trading hours to be extended on a permanent basis despite seeing “great trading” throughout the Olympics in the grocer’s stores that were open longer.
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NewsTesco records improved performance in July
Tesco’s performance improve last month, registering the fastest growth of the big four grocers, according to Nielsen.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Midlands
We visit Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Nottingham and Leicester.
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NewsRetailers rise from the ashes of last year’s riots
One year on from the riots retailers remain engaged with local communities.
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NewsGrocers accept 'ugly' fruit and veg as British growers struggle
Grocers including Waitrose and Morrisons are to sell “ugly” fruit and vegetables in store as British growers suffer a torrid summer.
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NewsTesco outlook downgraded by ratings agency
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Tesco’s outlook to negative as it warns that profits may continue to weaken.
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NewsRetailers slash prices of Olympic souvenirs by up to 80%
Retailers are being forced to reduce the prices of Olympic Games souvenirs by up to 80% following poor demand from shoppers.
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NewsRetailers on their marks to chase Olympic gold
Hopes are high for boost to consumer sentiment and Games sales fillip.
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AnalysisProfile: Kate Barrett, store manager, Sainsbury's
As this year’s Skillsmart Retail Rising Star Awards draw closer, Alex Lawson speaks to last year’s overall winner.
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OpinionSainsbury’s develops blind football simulator
Sainsbury’s has developed an online simulation of Paralympic sport Blind Football to coincide with the London 2012 Paralympic Games, which Sainsbury’s is sponsoring.