All Sainsbury's articles – Page 58
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Argos bid deadline looms today but takeover tussle could drag on for weeks
The future ownership of Argos-owner Home Retail may become clear today as would-be owners weigh up whether to proceed with bids.
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Hands-on Howarth puts himself on the frontline at Sainsbury’s in Sale
Dave Howarth, manager of Sainsbury’s store in Sale, was awarded the Michael Page Retail Store Manager of the Year prize.
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Winners of the Retail Week Awards 2016
Waitrose managing director Mark Price won the Oracle Outstanding Contribution to Retail accolade at the Retail Week Awards with Oracle.
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Retail Week Live: Richard Desmond hails retail as 'heart' of UK communities
Richard Desmond has hailed retailers as “the heart of the Great British community” and urged the Government to better support the industry.
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Sainsbury’s like-for-likes rise ahead of Argos bid: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s fourth-quarter like-for-likes edged up 0.1%, buoyed by an increase in online sales. This is what the analysts said.
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Opinion
Opinion: Sainsbury’s focus on quality and value pays off as sales advance
When Sainsbury’s updated after Christmas, boss Mike Coupe said he expected sales in the second half of the year to be better than the first.
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Sainsbury's boss Coupe: 'I don't feel personal pressure' over Argos bid
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has shrugged off suggestions that he will be under pressure if the grocer does not complete a deal for Argos.
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Sainsbury's fourth-quarter like-for-likes inch up as online sales jump
Sainsbury’s has revealed a 0.1% rise in like-for-likes for its fourth quarter, while online sales surged 14% over the period.
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Sainsbury's considers £1.5bn bid for Home Retail as deadline nears
Sainsbury’s is considering upping its offer for Home Retail from £1.3bn to £1.5bn in an effort to outmanoeuvre bid rival Steinhoff.
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Agenda: Sainsbury's, Ocado, Ted Baker results and Argos deadlines
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from French Connection, Ted Baker and bid deadlines for Argos on the agenda.
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Opinion
Opinion: The grocers' 'special' offers seem anything but to me
The grocery sector is overdue for a radical rethink in terms of how it handles product promotions and incentivises customer loyalty.
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Home Retail boss Walden: Argos has delivered 'clear value' for bidders
Home Retail boss John Walden said Argos demonstrated “clear value” for bidders Sainsbury’s and Steinhoff following its full-year results.
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Opinion
Opinion: The rise of the digital talent gap on retail boards
As technology becomes embedded in every part of the shopping experience, is the knowledge of current retail bosses up to scratch?
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Tesco stems sales declines as big-four rival Sainsbury’s continues growth
Tesco stemmed its sales declines in February as a “renewed focus on price promotions” helped the grocer keep hold of more customers.
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Opinion: Expect the unexpected in the ever-changing world of retail
Surprises such as Sainsbury’s interest in Argos and Morrisons’ tie-up with Amazon signal more momentous change to come
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Sainsbury's clarifies option of hostile bid for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has opened the door to a potential hostile bid for Argos-owner Home Retail after clarifying its position in the battle for the retailer.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and Walgreens Boots Alliance
Retail news round-up on March 4, 2016: Sainsbury's clarifies pre-conditions for Home Retail bid could be waived and Walgreens Boots Alliance eyes Australia.
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Retail Diary: Marble Arch gets FCUKed as retail stars light up M&S reunion
Marble Arch and other UK landmarks get FCUKed, retail stars light up an M&S reunion and the Sainsbury’s customer with a spring in her step.
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Tesco's 'misleading' Brand Guarantee ad banned by watchdogs
Tesco’s advertising for its price-matching Brand Guarantee scheme has been banned after watchdogs labelled it “misleading”.
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Short Cuts: How will Morrisons' tie-up with Amazon impact the grocery market?
The Morrisons and Amazon tie-up will force the big three to respond by developing their fulfilment services to compete with Prime.