All Sainsbury's articles – Page 141
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NewsSainsbury’s Justin King to advise Prime Minister
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King is understood to be among the business leaders to become advisers to Prime Minister David Cameron.
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NewsOcado shares up by 5% ahead of update
General store stocks improved compared with their recent weak showing but the sector remains well down over the year in comparison with food groups and the All-Share index.
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AnalysisCarrier bag usage
UK retailers are succeeding on their own initiative in reducing carrier bag usage, so why is compulsory legislation needed to ban them?
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AnalysisHow the plus-size market is becoming a big deal
With mainstream retailers targeting plus-size and specialists ramping up their offers, how is this expanding market best exploited, asks Joanne Ellul
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NewsAppetite for grocers up despite FTSE 100 woes
As the FTSE 100 took a hit on renewed fears of a double-dip recession, investor appetite for food retailers was keener than for general merchandise groups.
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AnalysisBack to school
With competition in back to school heating up on both price and quality, and the total value of the market falling, which of the key players will go to the top of the class?
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OpinionFocus on food will be key to Asda’s recovery
Spare a thought for Asda’s new chief executive Andy Clarke.
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NewsWaitrose weighs up convenience store sub-brand
Waitrose is considering creating a new fascia for its convenience stores as it gears up for expansion.
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Grocers face end to restrictive property deals
Grocers will face a clampdown on restrictive covenants under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010, which came into force last week.
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NewsMorrisons and Sainsbury’s defy poor week for shares
General retail shares suffered another bad week when they once again underperformed the All Share index.
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NewsTesco and Asda continue to underperform
Tesco and Asda continued to underperform the market in the latest grocery figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Nectar launch iPhone apps
Sainsbury’s and loyalty scheme Nectar have today launched mobile phone apps.
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NewsSupermarket adjudicator not needed, grocers insist
A supermarket adjudicator is unnecessary, grocers have insisted.
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NewsSainsbury's launches Facebook campaign
Sainsbury’s has today launched a summer online campaign via Facebook in what is being dubbed ‘Junior Masterchef meets Ready Steady Cook’.
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AnalysisPoS marketing: The yellow card?
In the world of point of purchase, cardboard signage has always been the preferred method of communication, but is digital media changing this and expanding the possibilities? John Ryan reports
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OpinionGetting management succession right
What is unthinkable at John Lewis but almost traditional at Marks & Spencer? The answer is poorly planned management succession, yet succession planning is one of the most important aspects of business management.
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NewsSainsbury’s trials prescription vending machines
Sainsbury’s has today started a trial of prescription vending machines, aimed at allowing customers to securely and conveniently collect NHS prescriptions.
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OpinionArmed forces: A talent pool retailers shouldn’t ignore
How do you fancy recruiting from a talented but hugely under-appreciated pool of labour? 20,000 members of the armed forces leave each year and many fail to secure jobs worthy of their skills.
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NewsCity forces Ocado to slash IPO share price
The City kept up pressure on Ocado as it prepared for Wednesday’s float and, at the last moment, forced the online grocer to slash its asking price.
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NewsTesco and Asda market share slips during World Cup
Tesco and Asda’s market share slipped during the World Cup, despite aggressive promotions and an increase in sales growth since June.