All Sainsbury's articles – Page 21
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Analysis
Why can’t Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons make it work overseas?
While the likes of the German discounters and US giant Walmart seem to be going from strength to strength in overseas markets, UK grocers are in worldwide retreat. Retail Week analyses why and whether or not they are missing a trick
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News
Sainsbury’s considers offers for £1.9bn mortgage book
Sainsbury’s considering a number of offers for its £1.9bn mortgage book as it looks to quit the home loans market.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who are retail’s next CEOs?
Retail Week speaks to headhunters and industry-watchers to determine which executives will be in charge of the UK’s biggest retailers over the next five years.
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News
Sainsbury’s poaches Screwfix exec Rhian Bartlett
Sainsbury’s has poached Screwfix customer and digital director Rhian Bartlett, four years after she left the grocer.
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News
Habitat boss Clare Askem steps down
Habitat boss Clare Askem has stepped down from the Sainsbury’s-owned business after eight years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Supermarket plastic rises despite reduction pledges
Plastic use at supermarkets has risen despite commitments to reducing plastic waste.
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Analysis
Cracker or turkey? The verdict on retail’s Christmas ads
From Edgar the Excitable Dragon to Kevin the Carrot’s musical extravaganza, two advertising agency bosses give their verdicts on who has won retail’s Christmas ad battle.
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News
Market share growth slows as grocers gear up for Christmas
The grocery market saw growth slow over the last 12 weeks, as supermarkets across the UK began to gear up for the festive period.
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Video
Watch: Sainsbury’s Christmas builds on retailer’s 150th anniversary story
Sainsbury’s festive advert for this year builds on the grocer’s 150th anniversary and a tongue-in-cheek origin story for the creation of St Nicholas.
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Analysis
Future of food 2030: Vegan, personalised and delivered to your door
What will shoppers eat and how will they buy groceries in 2030 – and how should retailers react?
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Analysis
Analysis: Could election clarity realise Sainsbury’s hopes for a retail rebound?
Following Sainsbury’s somewhat disappointing interim update this morning, chief executive Mike Coupe said the prospect of clarity from the Christmas general election could bring respite for the retail sector in the New Year.
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News
Sainsbury’s half-year profits slide as sales fall in ‘competitive’ market
Sainsbury’s has recorded a fall in profits at the half-year mark as one-off property costs hit the grocer’s bottom line.
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News
Sainsbury’s and Fat Face launch concession partnership
Sainsbury’s has launched a concession tie-up with Fat Face as it ramps up efforts to bring third-party retailers and services into its larger stores.
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News
Ex-Sainsbury’s boss urges VAT increase to save high street
Former Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has said business rates for retailers should be halved and VAT increased to 22% in a bid to save the flagging high street.
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News
Argos warns shoppers about possible Brexit price rises
General merchandise giant Argos has cautioned customers that Brexit uncertainty may lead to higher prices.
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Analysis
Analysis: Will Christmas cheer beat festive fear as election looms?
The golden quarter is underway against a backdrop of worrying predictions on consumer spending, Brexit chaos and a possible general election. Retail Week looks at the industry’s prospects at this crucial time of year.
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News
Grocery sales grow as discounters increase market share
The grocery market continued its recovery with further growth, as discounters Aldi and Lidl solidified their combined market share.
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Opinion
Bryan Roberts: Clubcard and Nectar won’t lure Aldi and Lidl shoppers
Perhaps overshadowed by the exits of Dave Lewis and John Rogers, the big reveal of supercharged loyalty schemes from Tesco and Sainsbury’s did not receive the amount of fanfare that the retailers had been anticipating.
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News
World Mental Health Day: Retailers launch staff support scheme
Seven leading retailers have joined together in a bid to improve the mental wellbeing of retail staff, with the help of Samaritans.
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News
Marks & Spencer bolsters food team with new directors
Marks & Spencer has strengthened its food division with the appointment of four new directors ahead of its launch online with Ocado.