All Sainsbury's articles – Page 31
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Analysis
Analysis: Tech benefits of the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
In the official announcement of Sainsbury’s plan to merge with Asda today, the grocer flagged technology and innovation as a key benefit of the deal.
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Data
Sainsbury’s-Asda vs Tesco: How the numbers stack up
We compare key data to investigate if the Sainsbury’s-Asda mega-merger can establish a competitive advantage over market-leader Tesco.
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Opinion
Sainsbury’s-Asda: Merger relies on people and culture
Sainsbury’s proposed merger with Walmart-owned Asda is full of big numbers – and big numbers when it comes to sales and profits are the objective.
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Opinion
Opinion: Will a united Sainsbury's and Asda 'live better'?
‘Save money. Live better.’ It’s the slogan Asda has adopted from its US parent Walmart over the past few years.
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Opinion
Clive Black: Sainsbury’s-Asda is big challenge for CMA
Boom! When Poundland decided to acquire 99p Stores, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) took it to a Phase 2 investigation.
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Opinion
Opinion: Sainsbury’s can show Asda the way in-store
We’re now in for a period of speculation about what the Sainsbury’s-Asda connection might mean for the major UK grocery players, and who’s next.
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News
Sainsbury's details plans for landmark merger with Asda
Sainsbury’s has lifted the lid on the details of its proposed merger with Walmart-owned Asda – a landmark deal that will create a supermarket powerhouse with more than 2,800 stores.
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Analysis
Analysis: Is retail in danger of being monopolised?
With Sainsbury’s and Asda in advanced talks to form a £10bn grocery supergroup, Retail Week asks is retail in danger of being monopolised?
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Analysis
Sainsbury's-Asda merger: The £10bn questions
Sainsbury’s and Asda sent shockwaves through the industry today when it emerged the supermarket giants were in “advanced talks” over a £10bn mega-merger.
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News
Sainsbury’s and Asda in shock talks over £10bn merger
Sainsbury’s and Asda are in shock talks over a £10bn merger to create a grocery retail powerhouse.
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News
Agenda: Sainsbury's and Next update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Sainsbury’s and Next on the agenda.
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Analysis
Analysis: How to deliver great service with fewer staff
Since the start of the year, 21,000 retail jobs have been cut or put at risk in the UK, with teams at head offices, distribution centres and stores all streamlined.
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News
Argos bolsters tech team with 150 new roles
Argos is increasing the size of its in-house technology team by a quarter to drive innovations and improve the convenience of its shopping experience.
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Opinion
Opinion: Sainsbury's boss Coupe faces toughest test yet
There’s an argument that Sainsbury’s hasn’t received the credit it deserves for being UK grocery’s ‘Mr Reliable’ over the past five years.
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Opinion
Online or offline? It’s not an either-or choice
Even by the standards of retail, always one of the most adaptive of industries because of its closeness to consumers, the pace and depth of change has seldom been as fast as at present.
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Analysis
Infographic: Cowgill on Finish Line and Coupe on Brexit
Words and numbers, April 6, 2018: JD boss Peter Cowgill on Finish Line, House of Fraser’s rescue package and Mike Coupe’s worries for a hard Brexit.
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News
Sainsbury’s bid speculation boosts Mothercare value
Reports that Sainsbury’s considered swooping on Mothercare has boosted the struggling babywear specialist’s share price.
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News
Sainsbury's revamps Nectar in bid to ‘redefine loyalty’
Sainsbury’s is overhauling its Nectar scheme as the supermarket giant bids to “redefine loyalty” by providing shoppers with personalised offers.
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News
Grocery sales survive Beast from the East battering
Supermarket sales increased during the first three months of the year despite much of the UK being battered by the Beast from the East snowstorm.
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Video
The Retail Week: Are retailers prepared for Brexit?
With just one year left until the UK exits the EU, the Retail Week team discusses the impact of Brexit and whether retailers are prepared for what it may bring.