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Sainsbury’s will award 137,000 colleagues with pay increase of 4%

LONDON, 2015-8-28— /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s will award 137,000 colleagues working in stores across the country an industry-leading pay increase of 4%, taking Sainsbury’s standard rate of pay to £7.36 per hour, effective from 30 August. This is the highest pay increase for store colleagues the company has awarded in over a decade. Takes…
August 28, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s provides nationwide access to its Tu clothing with the launch of tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk

LONDON, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury's is today launching its Tu clothing website http://tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk, providing nationwide access to the collection. For the first time, customers across the whole of the UK will be able to buy the Tu clothing range from the comfort of their own homes. New Tu online website launches today Clothing range…
August 13, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s colleagues in Brighton to transform stores with balloons and bunting for this year’s Brighton Pride parade

LONDON, 2015-7-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Colleagues from Sainsbury’s in Brighton will be getting involved with this year’s Pride event by transforming the front of stores on the parade route with balloons and bunting. Whilst, for the second year running, a group of Sainsbury’s colleagues will join the parade on Saturday 1st August. This…
July 31, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s supports the Parade stage in Millennium Square at this year’s Leeds Pride event

LONDON, 2015-7-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the first time, Sainsbury’s is supporting the Parade stage in Millennium Square at this year’s Leeds Pride event. 180 colleagues from stores across West Yorkshire have signed up for the parade and even more will be cheering from the crowds on the day. The Sainsbury’s team will follow…
July 31, 20150Comments

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WWF scorecard: Sainsbury’s named in the top band of UK companies for sourcing timber and timber products responsibly

LONDON, 2015-7-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury's has been named in the top band of UK companies for sourcing timber and timber products responsibly. The WWF scorecard ranks companies from 'zero trees' which means a company has not yet shown any progress on sustainable timber up to ' three trees' which is where Sainsbury's…
July 31, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s reduces the size and increased the recycled content of its single-use plastic carrier bags

LONDON, 2015-7-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is committed to being the UK’s greenest grocer. In our 20x20 Sustainability Plan, we have committed that by 2020 we will make sure that our own packaging has been reduced by a half compared to 2005. We have reduced the size and increased the recycled content of…
July 24, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s launches new home grown British lettuce variety developed specially for Sainsbury’s

LONDON, 2015-7-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is launching a new and exclusive British lettuce variety that offers customers the chance to enjoy a brand new home grown favourite throughout the summer months. The Red Butterhead variety has been developed specially for Sainsbury’s and is grown in Lincolnshire during a short season which runs…
July 1, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s study: British families bin more than 4.2million tonnes of food every with nutrient rich foods amongst the biggest binned foods

LONDON, 2015-6-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — British families are binning more than 4.2million tonnes of food every year – meaning masses of vital nutrients are going to waste rather than helping to improve the health of the nation. British family diets could benefit from over 60 tonnes of additional vitamins and minerals annually by…
June 18, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s Brand Director Judith Batchelar awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Honours list

Director of Sainsbury’s Brand has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Honours list, published today LONDON, 2015-6-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Judith has been Director of Sainsbury’s brand for 10 years and is responsible for all aspects of Sainsbury’s product offer - from policy formation on aspects such as Animal Welfare, Ethical and…
June 15, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s 20×20 Sustainability Plan: £52 million donated to charities and other good causes in 2014/15

LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — We have donated £52 million to charitable causes in 2014/15 and we look forward to supporting Carers UK for the fifth year running. Our values Sainsbury’s 20x20 Sustainability Plan Download related images Healthier baskets: We have launched a number of products to inspire our customers with new ways to eat fruit and…
June 10, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Mike Coupe on Q1 results: Trading conditions are still being impacted by strong levels of food deflation and a highly competitive pricing backdrop

Total Retail sales for first quarter down 0.6 per cent (excl fuel), down 2.3 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for first quarter down 2.1 per cent (excl fuel), down 3.7 per cent (inc fuel) LONDON, 2015-6-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Mike Coupe, Chief Executive, said: “Trading conditions are still being impacted by strong…
June 10, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s becomes the first food retailer in the UK to bring SignVideo to its customer service centres

Sainsbury’s is the first food retailer in the UK to bring SignVideo to its customer service centres – revolutionising the way deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact them. LONDON, 2015-6-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — The year-long trial begins this week and enables deaf customers using BSL to contact Sainsbury’s call centres via…
June 8, 20150Comments

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Argos digital store opens inside the Sainsbury’s supermarket in West Hove

Milton Keynes, UK, 2015-6-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — A brand new Argos digital store opens today Wednesday 3 June inside the Sainsbury’s supermarket in West Hove bringing extra choice and convenience to customers in the area. The new digital store has created 14 local jobs and follows the announcement in January about the retailers teaming…
June 4, 20150Comments

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Argos digital stores open in Sainsbury’s supermarkets

LONDON, 2015-5-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The first two Argos digital stores are opening today (Wednesday 27th May) in Sainsbury’s supermarkets in North Cheam in Surrey and Nantwich in Cheshire, bringing extra choice and convenience to customers in the local communities. This follows the announcement in January about the retailers teaming up to open…
May 27, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s: from Halloween 2015 all children’s dress-up outfits will be tested to the British nightwear flammability safety standard

LONDON, 2015-5-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s today announces that, from Halloween 2015, all children’s dress-up outfits will be tested to the British nightwear flammability safety standard, the toughest standard that currently exists. Current regulation requires dress-up to be tested to European toy standards1 From Halloween 2015, all children’s dress-up sold by Sainsbury’s will also…
May 22, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s teams up with one of the biggest names in motor sport Williams Advanced Engineering to give its store fridges a turbo boost

Sainsbury’s has teamed up with one of the biggest names in motor sport to give its store fridges a turbo boost. LONDON, 2015-4-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Thanks to the technology of Williams Advanced Engineering, Sainsbury’s fridge systems are being fitted with aerofoils – the same technology that helps to improve the performance of…
April 24, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s beekeeper Robin Dean pulled together some top bee tips to get your garden in shape for bee-autiful visitors

LONDON, 2015-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — The sun is out, wildlife is waking up and to celebrate National Gardening Week we've pulled together some top bee tips to get your garden in shape for bee-autiful visitors. 1. Build a bee hotel Building a bee hotel couldn't bee easier using this simple guide   2. Or…. Buy a Bee…
April 14, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s customers will be rewarded 10x Nectar points for every litre at Sainsbury’s petrol stations between 10 April and 10 May

LONDON, 2015-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — In its biggest ever points giveaway, Sainsbury’s is giving customers the opportunity to boost their Nectar balances by filling up at Sainsbury’s petrol stations, where they will be rewarded 10x Nectar points for every litre for a whole month. For more information please visit Sainsburys.co.uk/fillup Sainsbury’s rewards customers for…
April 14, 20150Comments

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Gok Wan’s Summer 2015 collection for Tu available at Sainsbury’s

LONDON, 2015-4-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Whether you are looking for the perfect garden party outfit or you want to make a statement at a friend’s country wedding, Gok Wan’s chic new collection for Tu at Sainsbury’s is sure to transform your wardrobe this summer. Browse Gok's new collection Capturing the spirit of the…
April 14, 20150Comments

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Students at Kensington and Chelsea Millinery College helped Sainsbury’s to launch its Easter egg packaging recycling scheme

LONDON, 2015-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Students at Kensington and Chelsea Millinery College have helped Sainsbury’s to launch its Easter egg packaging recycling scheme with a new twist on the traditional Easter bonnet parade. Kensington & Chelsea students create Easter bonnet – entirely from recycled Easter egg packaging Sainsbury’s is providing special recycling points for…
April 4, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s strengthens its in-house digital and technology capabilities with the creation of 480 specialist jobs in London and Coventry

LONDON, 2015-4-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is creating 480 specialist jobs in London and Coventry, strengthening its in-house digital and technology capabilities as customers seek more convenient and intuitive ways to shop using new technology. Join Sainsbury's Digital and Technology team Download high res images These new digital experts will run and improve Sainsbury’s…
April 1, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s launches Taste the Difference No-Yolk Eggs

LONDON, 2015-4-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is proud to announce the launch of a new product, Taste the Difference No-Yolk Eggs, to simplify home baking for millions of customers. The eggs, laid exclusively for Sainsbury’s by free-range, Amber White chickens, were developed in association with a long-standing Sainsbury’s egg supplier. According to research from the…
April 1, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s Q4 CSR Update: Commitment to sourcing with integrity reinforced through Dairy Development Group Cost of Production model

LONDON, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Commitment to sourcing with integrity reinforced through Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group Cost of Production model Our values Sainsbury’s 20x20 Sustainability Plan Download related images Announced on Red Nose Day that our customers, colleagues and suppliers helped to raise £11.5 million for Comic Relief, with further funds still due to…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s: Volume and like-for-like transactions increase across the business as new customers discover our great value

LONDON, 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Positive response to price investment as volume and like-for-like transactions increase Download related material Download related images Total Retail sales for fourth quarter down 0.3 per cent (excl fuel), down 2.7 per cent (inc fuel) Like-for-like Retail sales for fourth quarter down 1.9 per cent (excl fuel), down…
March 17, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s opened its 700th convenience store this week; created 25 new jobs for the community

LONDON, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s opened its 700th convenience store this week. The new Local on Elliot Street in Liverpool's St. Johns Precinct created 25 new jobs for the community. The Local will trade from 7am until 11pm, seven days a week, offering customers a wide range of groceries and fresh foods.…
March 6, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s introduces click and collect service to give customers quick and convenient option to pick up the shopping they’ve ordered online

LONDON, 2015-3-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s is rolling out a new service to give customers a quick and convenient option to pick up the shopping they’ve ordered online from store. The first collection service from store is live today at Water Lane store in Farnham, Surrey, with nearly 20 more going live in the…
March 6, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s named 50 books every child should read by the age of 16 in celebration of World Book Day

LONDON, 2015-3-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — To celebrate World Book Day, Sainsbury’s has published a list of 50 books which every child should read by the age of 16, with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory taking top spot! The magical story about Charlie Bucket’s golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory proves…
March 4, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s supplier story: Charlie and the perfect steak (video)

LONDON, 2015-2-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — At Sainsbury's we strive to build close relationships with farmers in our supply chain like Charlie, who are dedicated to working with us to produce some of the best tasting products. Charlie joined us four years ago on our quest to find the perfect steak. Using the most…
February 24, 20150Comments

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Sainsbury’s: I’m a Celebrity and X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden fulfilled his dream of becoming James Bond for the day as part of The Golden Nose competition

LONDON,  2015-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — I’m a Celebrity and X Factor contestant Jake Quickenden fulfilled his dream of becoming James Bond for the day - with a comedy twist. Jake recreated the iconic character to celebrate the 12 Golden Noses hidden in surprise bags across the UK, nine of which are hidden at…
February 19, 20150Comments

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