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Sainsbury’s has released a statement regarding the provisional findings of the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) into the proposed merger between the supermarket chain and its rival Asda. The CMA said it has provisionally found ‘extensive competition concerns’ as part of its in-depth investigation of the proposed merger. It explained: …

Supersized red noses popped up at landmarks across the UK on Monday (February 18) in the build-up to Red Nose Day, as Sainsbury’s celebrates 20 years as Comic Relief’s official retail partner. From Blackpool seafront and Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Bobby to London’s St Paul’s Cathedral and the nose of Cornwall’s Mud Man, …

Sainsbury’s has announced the extension of a new trial to help enhance the shopping experience for customers with hidden disabilities. The ‘sunflower lanyard’ initiative offers shoppers the option to pick up and wear a lanyard, which features a sunflower design and serves as a discreet sign for staff to recognise …

Sainsbury’s is strengthening its wellness and sports nutrition offer by introducing wellness hubs in selected branches. In a move that the supermarket chain describes as ‘going head to head with the likes of Holland & Barrett and Planet Organic,’ the retailer has doubled its wellness range to more than 1,000 …

The Christmas advert from Sainsbury’s will premier in a primetime TV slot tonight (Monday November 12) during ‘Coronation Street’ on ITV. Called ‘The Bight Night’, the theatrical style ad sees a group of children come together to perform a school Christmas show. The ad follows a young girl dressed as …

Sainsbury’s has launched a new initiative called Talking Tables to ‘encourage and facilitate more personal interactions in-store’. Tables in selected cafes will be designated for customers to share a conversation, with the aim of ‘helping to bridge the loneliness gap by bringing people together’. The project has been developed in …

Sainsbury’s opened the doors to its new Kendal supermarket last Wednesday (September 26). Located on Shap Road in the Cumbrian town, the branch offers branded and own-brand groceries and clothing, along with an in-store bakery and services including an Argos (which stocks more than 20,000 products) and a Specsavers counter …

Sainsbury’s is trialling new scan, pay & go technology that will enable customers in one of its London convenience stores to pay for products in-store using their smartphone. Billed by the grocer as a UK supermarket first, the new technology gives shoppers the option to grab their groceries and skip …

Sainsbury’s claims to be the first supermarket to launch a variety of cocktail ingredients in 35cl and 20cl bottles, retailing between £5 and £8.50. The grocer said: ‘This range is designed to be affordable for everyone, so shoppers can swap the cocktail bar for their kitchen – and the bottle …

Sainsbury’s officially opened the doors to its new Local store at the Wellington Place in Leeds today (Wednesday July 18). At 2,800sq ft, the store is one Sainsbury’s largest Local branches. It will offer the new city centre development’s businesses and residents a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy …