All Sainsbury's articles – Page 103
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Opinion
Comment: Boss Justin King rules over Sainsbury’s success
In posting a 6.2% rise in underlying pre-tax year-end profits, Sainsbury’s deflected some attention away from the rumours surrounding Justin King’s eventual departure.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's Verdict: Sainsbury's - fresh food rather than fresh messages?
With no new news on trading/strategy to impart today with the final results and with the whole world obsessed with speculation that Justin King will soon leave, what would your PR advice have been to Sainsbury’s?
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Analysis
Sainsbury's full year results: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s has today reported a 1.4% fall in pre-tax profit to £788m for the year to March 16 while like-for-likes including VAT and excluding petrol were up 1.8%. Retail Week takes a look at the City reaction.
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Opinion
Blog: Sainsbury's boss Justin King has delivered the goods
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has already been bombarded with questions about when he is leaving the grocer, and will undoubtedly face more throughout the day.
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News
Sainsbury's pre-tax profits dip while sales increase 4.3%
Sainsbury’s has reported a 1.4% fall in pre-tax profit to £788m for the year to March 16 while total sales excluding petrol were up 4.3%.
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News
Justin King and Mark Price head strong Oxford Summer School line-up
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King and Waitrose managing director Mark Price are among an illustrious line-up set to speak at the Oxford Summer School.
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Sainsbury’s boss Justin King denies he is to quit the retailer
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has denied he plans to quit the grocer after speculation his successor is being lined up.
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Opinion
Comment: How the retail sector rates as an investment opportunity
Investor and author Robert Allen once asked: “How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts? I rest my case.”
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News
Discounter Aldi enjoys record growth despite horse meat scandal
Aldi has continued to record rocketing sales after industry data from Kantar Worldpanel revealed its highest ever growth rate and a record market share.
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News
HMV market share stable as grocers grab entertainment custom
HMV has maintained a stable market share in the first quarter despite shuttering a number of stores after crashing into administration.
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Sainsbury’s puts Holborn headquarters on the market as 150 staff moved
Sainsbury’s is to move 150 staff from its central London head office to Coventry and Manchester after putting its Holborn office on the market.
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Analysis
Analysis: Why are grocers turning to the convenience market?
Why has convenience become such a growth market and how are the grocers taking advantage? Rebecca Thomson reports.
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Analysis
Timeline: The highs and lows of Tesco's year
As Tesco reports a 13% fall in full-year group trading profit, Retail Week looks at what has been a turbulent year for the UK’s largest retailer.
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News
Sainsbury's to sponsor British Athletics summer series of events
Sainsbury’s is to sponsor the British Athletics summer series of events, following its successful support for last year’s Paralympics.
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News
Waitrose is biggest winner in battle for Easter spend
Waitrose was the biggest winner out of the top supermarkets in March due to the Easter sales boost and a 142% increase in advertising spend year-on-year.
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Morrisons considers complaining to ASA over Tesco Price Promise
Grocer Morrisons is considering complaining to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about Tesco’s Price Promise.
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Analysis
Analysis: Grocers chase digital entertainment market share
Grocers are responding to changes in the entertainment market by investing in digital platforms and developing their own services.
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News
Sainsbury’s online director role expanded to spur digital growth
Sainsbury’s has expanded the remit of online director Jon Rudoe to encompass digital growth in new channels.
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Opinion
Comment: The battle of the supermarkets heats up
Whilst Justin King can look proudly upon Sainsbury’s recent performance, he must be aware that Tesco has only just finished licking its wounds from the horse meat scandal and is slowly regaining strength.
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News
Video: Sainsbury’s and Waitrose record strong growth after horse meat scandal
Sainsbury’s and Waitrose have recorded strong sales growth as grocers not implicated in the horse meat scandal drew custom.