Tag Archives: Sainsbury’s

J Sainsbury plc has commented on the statement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday (Tuesday March 17) which included the news that the government will be “giving all retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in England a 100% business rates holiday for the next 12 months”.   The supermarket …

Sainsbury’s has unveiled its new city convenience store format, designed to ‘deliver big innovation in small spaces for local shoppers’. The supermarket chain’s Mansion House store in London’s Square Mile is the retailer’s first On The Go store, ‘combining freshly made and prepared in-store food and drink with convenient ways …

Sainsbury’s is committing £1 billion over 20 years to becoming a Net Zero business in line with the goal to limit global warming to 1.5°C, the highest ambition of the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement is an agreement made by nearly 200 parties within the United Nations Framework Convention on …

After almost six years as chief executive officer (ceo) and 15 years working for J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury’s), Mike Coupe has confirmed his intention to retire later this year. He will continue in his role as ceo until the end of May. In a statement, the supermarket chain said that …

Sainsbury’s has been crowned the cheapest supermarket of 2019, according to Which? research. The consumer association tracked thousands of branded grocery prices across six major supermarket chains throughout 2019 to find out how much each retailer was charging. Which? compiled a list of 53 common grocery items, from Andrex toilet …

Sainsbury’s Home has launched an exclusive range of bed linen made from a blend of recycled polyester and BCI cotton. Designed to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep, the ‘Sleep More Sustainably’ bedding will be available in a range of sizes, from single to king, with a total of 48* recycled …

Sainsbury’s unveiled its new Christmas advert on Tuesday (November 12). The commercial premiered in a primetime TV slot during soap opera ‘Emmerdale’ on ITV. The Dickensian themed advert focuses on the humble beginnings of a young boy called Nicholas 150 years ago. The supermarket chain said: ‘Depicting a Dickensian London, …

In a UK industry first, seven retailers have joined forces to launch an online training guide designed to help the mental health and wellbeing of retail workers. Funded by the John Lewis Partnership,(JLP) Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Co-op, Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Next – and developed with the expertise of …

Sainsbury’s and Argos have announced the nationwide rollout of sunflower design lanyards in all its stores, to help enhance the shopping experience for customers with hidden disabilities such as autism, dementia, visual or hearing impairment and anxiety. Following a successful trial earlier this year, the initiative offers shoppers the option …

Tefal has launched a new recycling scheme with supermarket chain Sainsbury’s. The cookware company is urging the nation to exchange its old pots and pans from now until October 15 in a bid to encourage greater recycling. For the next three weeks, Sainsbury’s will offer customers the chance to recycle …