All Sainsbury's articles – Page 79
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AnalysisAnalysis: The living wage – should retailers pay up?
A newspaper investigation has criticised retailers for not guaranteeing to pay their staff the living wage. But should retailers be feeling guilty?
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NewsSainsbury's boss Mike Coupe says the grocery price war will get 'more intense'
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe believes the grocery price war will become “more intense” as supermarket giants continue their fightback against discounters.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s sales dip again: what the analysts say
Sainsbury’s has recorded a fifth consecutive drop in like-for-like sales and is warning of a “challenging 2015”. Here’s the analysts’ view.
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NewsSupermarket sales volumes rise for third straight month
The volume of items purchased in supermarkets rose for the third consecutive month as falling prices encourage shoppers to buy more.
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InterviewInterview: Sir Ian Cheshire, winner of Outstanding Contribution award
Few have had such an impact on retail as the former Kingfisher boss. He tells Retail Week about his approach to retail and what’s next.
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InterviewInterview: How Sainsbury’s will ride out a perfect storm
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe speaks exclusively to Retail Week about how the grocer is weathering torrid market conditions.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Sainsbury's Mike Coupe says death of supermarket is "a gross exaggeration"
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has dismissed talk of the death of the supermarket as a “gross exaggeration” but said they will have to become “shopping destinations.”
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OpinionComment: Is loyalty worth the cost?
Loyalty schemes should create happy customers and provide valuable insights into shopping habits, but are they worth it?
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NewsRetail Week Live: Video - Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe plays down effect of Tesco resurgence
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe plays down the resurgence of big four grocery rival Tesco and discussed his priorities for 2015 in this video interview with Retail Week.
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NewsTesco's strongest sales period for 18 months sees Asda sales slump
Tesco’s turnaround continues to gather momentum as it posts its strongest quarterly sales performance in 18 months, according to Kantar figures.
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NewsRetail diary: Asda's new signing goes viral and Monoprix makes a grim discovery
Asda wows the public with the signing of the season, Justin King is featured for his winning quotes, and a grim discovery at Monoprix in Paris.
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NewsLidl hires Michelin-starred chef to hammer home quality message
Discounter Lidl has teamed up with Michelin-starred chef Kevin Love in a bid to hammer home its message of quality.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Eight things to take away from this year’s conference
Retail Week Live offers attendees a wide variety of valuable content, here are just eight ways you can benefit from being involved.
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NewsSainsbury's to launch click-and-collect service in 100 stores
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has launched its first grocery click-and-collect service – and will roll out the scheme at 100 stores across the UK by the end of the year.
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NewsMcColl's boss Lancaster says it has 'financial firepower' to compete after IPO
McColl’s boss James Lancaster has laid down the gauntlet to its convenience rivals, claiming the retailer’s floatation has handed it the “financial firepower” to “compete with anybody.”
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OpinionComment: Greater variation from store to store is the key to better sales
An unwavering approach to interior design is not always the best way to ensure that customers beat a path to your door.
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NewsThorntons profits slump 10% as supermarket price war melts sales
Thorntons profits slumped 10% as the supermarket price war took its toll on the confectionery retailer.
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NewsThere is still room in the UK for the four big grocers, says Sir Terry Leahy
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy said he still believes there is room in the UK grocery market for the big four supermarkets.
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NewsTopps Tiles hires Darren Shapland as chairman retires from the board
Topps Tiles has hired Poundland and Maplin boss Darren Shapland as chairman to replace Michael Jack who is retiring in March.
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AnalysisMorrisons appoints David Potts as chief executive: What the analysts say
Morrisons appointed former Tesco Asia boss David Potts as its new chief executive this morning, replacing Dalton Philips. Here is what the analysts said.