All Sainsbury's articles – Page 94
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supermarkets expand convenience store formats
As Sainsbury’s small store portfolio overtakes its supermarkets for the first time and Tesco, the Co-op and Morrisons aggressively expand their convenience portfolio, the hunt for small space is intensifying.
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OpinionComment: Property - a silver bullet for Britain’s supermarket giants?
It’s no secret that all of the UK’s big supermarkets sit on large property portfolios.
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AnalysisAnalysis: New ways to use Facebook's evolving platform
Facebook’s evolution over the past 10 years has been significant – even in the past year, the platform has experienced some huge changes and retailers have had to change the way they use the network.
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NewsPlanning rules stunt store expansion in 2013
The number of stores operated by multiple retailers edged up 0.71% to 102,095 last year after planning constraints stunted growth.
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NewsAsda sales growth slows as retail terrain transforms
Asda boss Andy Clarke is “under no illusions” that seismic changes in the food retail sector are permanent after the grocer’s sales edged down over Christmas but held up over the year.
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OpinionComment: There's nothing cut-price about Poundland's ambitions
Poundland has pushed the button on its IPO. The single-price retailer has bolstered its board and could achieve a valuation of up to £700m.
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NewsSainsbury’s invests in marketing as sales rise
Sainsbury’s spent £4.1m in marketing last month as the retailer was the only one of the big four grocers to increase market share.
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AnalysisVideo: Sainsbury's Active Kids campaign
The latest iteration of Sainsbury’s ongoing ‘Active Kids’ campaign is a push to get children eating and cooking healthier meals through their schools with the help of the grocer’s voucher scheme.
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NewsRetailers act to bring help to flood-hit areas as wet weather continues
Retailers have pulled out all the stops to battle flooding in England including a £400,000 donation from Asda as both stores and local communities are hit by the wet weather.
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NewsTesco and Morrisons lose market share in lacklustre grocery market
Tesco and Morrisons lost market share in the last quarter as slow sales growth across the food sector compounded fierce competition in grocery.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose and Stefano Pessina among chairmen expecting growth in 2014
Optimism about the UK’s economic outlook has surged in the past year among retailers, according to a survey of retail chairmen.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Sainsbury's new warehouse will help grow non-food sales
As Sainsbury’s general merchandise grows at twice the rate of food, the grocer is opening a new distribution centre to keep up with mounting demand. Laura Heywood gets the low-down
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CartoonBlower's retail cartoon: Justin King passes on the Sainsbury's crown
Retail Week’s cartoonist Patrick Blower takes a look at the stories making the news.
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OpinionComment: Overseas retailers join the race to float
While British retailers line up to float, overseas groups are also eyeing London listings.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Justin King warns prices could rise in independent Scotland
Sainsbury’s outgoing chief executive Justin King has cautioned food prices could rise in an independent Scotland.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, BRC shop prices, Argos, Homebase and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2014: Kantar shows Sainsbury’s strongest performer over Christmas, BRC says shop prices down 1% in January, Argos and Homebase send supplier letters and more.
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OpinionComment: Sainsbury’s - a runner, not a splurger
Little and often, rather than the store design equivalent of binge drinking, is what has made Sainsbury’s a winner under Justin King.
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Opinion
Comment: Why John Lewis' Commonwealth Games sponsorship is a golden opportunity
As a brand, John Lewis is highly based on values. The unique employee ownership structure; emphasis on long-term quality customer service; and brand communications that reflect how we behave towards each other rather than our own personal wants gives John Lewis a special place in British society.
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GalleryIn pictures: Outgoing Sainsbury’s boss Justin King’s greatest PR shots
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King’s skills as a communicator with the media have been praised as he steps down from his role.
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NewsSainsbury’s Justin King: Retailers pay tribute to outgoing boss
Retailers have paid tribute to outgoing Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King and welcomed the appointment of industry veteran Mike Coupe.