All Sainsbury's articles – Page 107
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AnalysisSainsbury’s: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s today reported what it dubbed a “record-breaking Christmas” and recorded a 0.9% uplift in like-for-like sales in the third quarter. The City praised its own label growth but questioned the retailer’s return on investment.
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NewsSainsbury's Christmas like-for-likes up 0.9%
Sainsbury’s has posted like-for-like sales excluding petrol up 0.9% for the 14 weeks to January 5, and delivered what it said was a record-breaking Christmas.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Tesco grasp Christmas momentum
Sainsbury’s and Tesco enjoyed the strongest sales momentum of the Big Four retailers in the run-up to Christmas, Kantar Worldpanel data has revealed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can the City expect from the updates next week?
Next week is set to be pivotal in defining how the retail sector performed during the festive period as several large retailers update on their trading.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Waitrose achieved record Christmas growth?
Waitrose today revealed it has had the busiest Christmas in its 109-year history as sales broke £300m for the first time in the 14 days to December 31, excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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AnalysisInfographic: Weekly baskets at the Big Four grocers in 2012
New data shows Morrisons and Asda gained more customers doing their main weekly food shops in 2012 while Sainsbury’s and Tesco lost shoppers.
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NewsAmazon's popularity hit after tax avoidance accusations
Etail giant Amazon’s popularity has fallen after being accused of avoiding paying millions of pounds in tax.
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NewsShoppers to spend more than £1.3bn this Christmas Eve
Shoppers are expected to spend more than £1.3bn this Christmas Eve – about £55m every hour – as millions leave their shopping to the last minute this year.
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NewsTesco set for 'strong finish' as performance improves
Tesco is set for a “strong finish” to the year heading into the vital Christmas trading period, according to Nielsen.
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AnalysisSupermarkets at Christmas: What do retailers need to know?
The busiest trading period in the retail calendar is here and the big four grocers will need to counter the effects of inflation and shopper patterns.
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AnalysisProfile: Who is new Tesco UK boss Chris Bush?
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has charged former chief operating officer Chris Bush with the task of handling its UK business as managing director, Retail Week takes a look at the Tesco lifer.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke takes on IGD role
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has been appointed vice-president of the IGD while Mars boss Fiona Dawson will become president.
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GalleryStore gallery: Sainsbury’s King’s Lynn opens with a fashionable new look
Sainsbury’s has opened a new store in King’s Lynn that breaks a few of the accepted rules about supermarket design.
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OpinionBlog: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint” said Sainsbury’s group commercial director Mike Coupe yesterday at the Kiln Lane store in Epsom when asked whether he thought Tesco was indeed back on form in the UK.
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NewsChristmas food shopping to be “squeezed” says Sainsbury’s
Christmas food shopping will be “squeezed” this year because Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday, said Sainsbury’s group commercial director Mike Coupe.
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NewsShoppers switch meal plans based on promotions
More than half of food shoppers change their meal plans depending on promotions running in supermarkets, according to new research.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which are the best Christmas adverts of 2012?
Retailers are aiming for engagement with truthful tales of Christmas, but which are the best Christmas adverts of 2012?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The click-and-collect battle heats up
As Asda sizes up opening collection points in travel hubs, Retail Week takes a look at the increasingly vital click-and-collect battleground in grocery.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why have UK retailers struggled to crack America?
As Tesco looks set to exit the US, Retail Week takes a look at why British retailers have found it a tough market to crack.
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NewsSainsbury's appoints group HR director
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Lloyds Banking Group director Angie Risley as its new group human resources director.