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Sainsbury’s replaces its Brand Match scheme with lower regular prices

LONDON, 2016-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is reinforcing its commitment to offer great products and services at fair prices by replacing its Brand Match scheme with lower regular prices on products that matter most to customers. The move is a further step in Sainsbury’s pricing strategy to lower regular prices and reassure customers they will…
April 7, 20160Comments

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British-grown Asparagus now available at Sainsbury’s stores

LONDON, 2016-Apr-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — British-grown Asparagus will be reaching selected Sainsbury’s stores from today. These first British asparagus tips, grown by Lichfield-based New Farm Produce Ltd, have been harvested by hand and will be delivered to selected stores in time for customers to enjoy this weekend. Sainsbury’s asparagus is expected to be 100% British…
April 7, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s launches nationwide recycling service for Easter egg packaging

LONDON, 2016-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — UK set to throw away up to 3,000 tonnes of Easter egg packaging Today, Sainsbury’s is appealing to customers to get #EggyAboutEggcess, as the supermarket launches its nationwide recycling service for Easter egg packaging. The service aims to ensure all elements of chocolate egg packaging are recycled, including rigid plastic that…
March 31, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s Double Up event returns from 30 March to 5 April

LONDON, 2016-Mar-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Points could be worth twice as much between 30 March–5 April 2016 The popular Sainsbury’s Double Up event, which will run from 30 March to 5 April, lets customers exchange their Nectar points for vouchers worth twice as much to spend in the following departments: Tu clothing Electricals Entertainment* Homeware Toys…
March 31, 20160Comments

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Brian Cassin joins Sainsbury’s Board as Non-Executive Director on 1st April 2016

LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — J Sainsbury plc today announces that Brian Cassin will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1st April 2016. Brian will be a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee. In addition, Susan Rice will be appointed Senior Independent Director at our AGM on 6th July 2016.  These appointments…
March 25, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s wins the ‘Leeds Pride Partner of the Year’ at the The Owlies

LEEDS, UK, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is celebrating after winning the ‘Leeds Pride Partner of the Year’ at the The Owlies held at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds. The Owlies have been running since 2008 and celebrate individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the Leeds LGBT community. In 2015, Sainsbury’s sponsored the…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Daredevil TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher launched the official Sport Relief merchandise exclusively from Sainsbury’s

LONDON, 2016-Feb-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Daredevil TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher stunned onlookers as she launched the official Sport Relief merchandise, available exclusively from Sainsbury’s, by running across London’s iconic Serpentine Lake, sporting the new Sport Relief t-shirt. Kirsty took part in the challenge to encourage the Great British public to get involved in this year’s…
February 18, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s commits to offer lower regular prices; phases out multi-buy promotions by August 2016

LONDON, 2016-Feb-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is extending its commitment to offer customers great products and services at fair prices, with the phasing out of multi-buy promotions* across its grocery business by August 2016. Customers will now find even better value at Sainsbury’s with lower regular prices. Sainsbury’s is the first UK retailer to…
February 12, 20160Comments

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Bella Freud and Sainsbury’s to create two limited edition canvas shopper bags to raise money for Sport Relief

LONDON, 2016-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — London based fashion designer Bella Freud, has collaborated with Sainsbury’s to create two limited edition canvas shopper bags to raise money for Sport Relief. The Bella Freud bags will be exclusively available in Sainsbury’s stores and online from 15thFebruary 2016. Known for her iconic Word jumpers, Freud has incorporated her own…
February 9, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe: We have traded well during the festive period in a highly competitive market

LONDON, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Good sales performance with like-for-like volume and transaction growth Total Retail sales for third quarter up 0.8 per cent (excl fuel), down 0.7 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for third quarter down 0.4 per cent (excl fuel), down 1.8 per cent (inc fuel) Over 30 million customer…
January 13, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe: We approached the half-way point in our 20×20 Sustainability Plan

LONDON, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — We've updated our sustainability strategy and we’re helping Swadlincote make food waste history. Lucy Bronze, one of the stars of the England Women’s Football World Cup squad, was named as an ambassador for Sainsbury’s Active Kids. Lucy will join existing ambassadors Daniel Sturridge, Ellie Simmonds and Jonnie Peacock…
January 13, 20160Comments

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Home Retail Group rejects Sainsbury’s approach for possible cash and share offer

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Board of Home Retail Group plc (“Home Retail Group” or the “Company”) notes the announcement by J Sainsbury plc (“Sainsbury’s) and confirms that in November 2015 it received an approach from Sainsbury’s regarding a possible cash and share offer for the Company. Having reviewed the approach…
January 7, 20160Comments

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Sainsbury’s: Dog gifts outselling cat gifts by 100%

LONDON, 2015-12-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — The loyalty of a 'man's best friend' is finally paying off for dogs across the UK according to the latest sales figures from Sainsbury's. Compared to their feline friends, dogs are twice as likely to find a present under the Christmas tree this year, with dog gifts outselling…
December 22, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s announces price cuts on unleaded petrol and diesel to help customers go further this Christmas

LONDON, 2015-12-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — From tomorrow, 9 December, Sainsbury’s is cutting the price of unleaded petrol and diesel by up to 2 pence per litre across its 301 forecourts to help customers go further this Christmas. As usual, customers will also be able to collect Nectar points every time they fill up…
December 10, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s: Woodland Trust marks historic tree planting milestone

Thousands of green fingered school children across the county are set to receive free trees as the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity marks a historic tree planting milestone. LONDON, 2015-11-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the last year, the Woodland Trust – with lead partner Sainsbury’s – has planted a million trees to honour those…
November 16, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s unveils heartwarming new ad campaign featuring Judith Kerr’s Mog

LONDON, 2015-11-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has unveiled a heartwarming new advertising campaign featuring one of the nation’s best loved children’s book characters, Judith Kerr’s Mog, to highlight the importance of sharing at Christmas. Developed in partnership with Judith’s publishers HarperCollins Children’s Books, and titled ‘Mog’s Christmas Calamity’, the full length 3’30”TV advert…
November 15, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s awarded a position on the FTSE 350 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI)

LONDON, 2015-11-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has been identified as a UK leader for the quality and transparency of climate change related information it has disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through CDP, the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies. Sainsbury’s is one of only 37 companies awarded a position on the…
November 15, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s trials new supermarket layout and increased range of checkout options to make shopping easier

LONDON, 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has today revealed details of the trials it is carrying out at six of its supermarkets across the UK to respond to new and emerging shopping trends. The changes being tested, including a radically different supermarket layout and an increased range of checkout options, are designed to…
October 28, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s cuts the price of unleaded petrol and diesel by one pence per litre from 21 Oct

LONDON, 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — From tomorrow, 21 October, Sainsbury’s is cutting the price of unleaded petrol and diesel by one pence per litre across its 300 forecourts. Until the end of October, customers can also earn ten Nectar points, instead of one, on every litre of fuel purchased, which is the equivalent…
October 21, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s extends its British lamb season until at least January 2016

LONDON, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s has committed to extend its British lamb season until at least January 2016. The announcement will help make the most of the increased availability of stock this season while reassuring its farmers affected by low prices. For customers, it means more great quality British lamb will be…
October 13, 20150Comments

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Children’s Halloween costumes sold in Sainsbury’s will be tested to the British nightwear flammability standard

LONDON, 2015-10-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Over the past few months you may have seen news reports about the standards of safety in children’s Halloween costumes. Under current regulations, fancy dress is only required to be tested to the same standard as European toys. However, at Sainsbury’s, we don’t feel that that’s enough and…
October 8, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s Q2 Trading Statement for the 16 weeks to 26 September 2015

LONDON, 2015-9-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Strategy progressing well in a challenging market Total Retail sales for second quarter up 0.3 per cent (excl fuel), down 1.8 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for second quarter down 1.1 per cent (excl fuel), down 3.3 per cent (inc fuel) Volume and transactions grow as…
September 30, 20150Comments

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10 Nectar points for every litre of fuel purchased at Sainsbury’s, 1-31 October

LONDON, 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — From Thursday 1st until Saturday 31st October, customers can collect 10 Nectar points for every litre of fuel purchased at Sainsbury’s, simply by filling up and swiping their Nectar card. This is the equivalent of five pence off per litre and gives Sainsbury’s customers great value for money, following…
September 29, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s: Legislation in England to introduce a levy on single-use plastic bags for all large retailers

LONDON, 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 5th October, legislation will come into force in England introducing a levy on single-use plastic bags for all large retailers, including Sainsbury’s. Of course this has been happening for some time in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, so many of our customers are already familiar with how this…
September 29, 20150Comments

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UN’s 17 sustainable development goals and what Sainsbury’s can do to get involved

LONDON, 2015-9-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — You might have seen the ‘Global Goals’ being talked about this week and would like to know what Sainsbury’s and our customers and colleagues can do to get involved. On September 25th 2015, the United Nations General Assembly will gather and commit to 17 sustainable development goals. These goals…
September 28, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s cuts the price of unleaded by up to 2 ppl across its 300 forecourts

LONDON, 2015-9-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — From tomorrow, 24 September, Sainsbury’s is cutting the price of unleaded petrol by up to 2 pence per litre across its 300 forecourts. This is great news for unleaded drivers, following a summer of falling diesel prices. Sainsbury’s has been voted UK’s favourite petrol retailer in an independent survey…
September 24, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s launches £10 million project to tackle household food waste

LONDON, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a £10 million project to tackle household food waste with a bold five year plan that could transform communities across the UK. Committing £10 million over five years to tackle household food waste and more Will spend £1 million transforming one UK town as a…
September 22, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s: Average UK family spends around £700 a year on food that could be eaten but is thrown away

LONDON, 2015-9-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — At Sainsbury’s we want to know our customers better than anyone else and our values remain at the heart of our business. Over the last year we have carried out research with over 5,000 of our customers to find out about the values that matter most to them when…
September 22, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s opens applications for its horticultural and agricultural apprenticeship

LONDON, 2015-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is calling on young adults to consider a career in farming as it opens applications for its horticultural and agricultural apprenticeship programme this September. Research reveals that over a third of 16-24 year olds match the criteria for a modern day career in farming The industry will…
September 8, 20150Comments

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