Sainsbury's news and analysis
Sainsbury’s is the second-largest supermarket chain in the UK, with a network of supermarkets, Sainsbury's Local convenience stores, and an integrated online offering. It operates the Nectar loyalty programme and has focused on pricing initiatives like Nectar Prices and Aldi Pirce Match. The Grocer covers Sainsbury’s with news, analysis, insight and opinion, including market share updates, strategic developments, and leadership changes.
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Comment & OpinionThe big question for Sainsbury’s: whether to stick or twist
Sainsbury’s is well equipped to handle the macro economy even in a crisis. It’s the next strategy that’s vexed
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NewsSainsbury’s spooks the City with Iran conflict warning
Sainsbury’s warning that the Iran war will hit profits has spooked the City.
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NewsSainsbury’s consults with Tu clothing team over restructure
The changes come as Sainsbury’s moves into the third year of its Next Level strategy
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NewsSainsbury’s warns of ‘pressure on food prices’ and calls for energy support
‘The single biggest thing the government could do to help support keeping food prices down is to make sure that energy costs to the industry are not rising faster,’ Simon Roberts said
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NewsSainsbury’s gains clouded by Iran uncertainty
Sainsbury’s grocery sales jumped 5.2% in 2025, as consistent volume growth helped it win market share gains throughout the year
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NewsFull-scale reuse model coming ‘within a year’ in new Packaging Pact
The successor to the Plastics Pact, which launched in 2018, aims to revolutionise the way consumers interact with packaging
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NewsHoly Moly moves into kids’ snacking and on-the-go breakfast
Holy Moly is targeting children’s lunchbox occasions with mini avocado dips
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: The ceasefire, retail crime, and the Co-op merger
Keeping up with the latest developments on the Iran war feels like a job in its own right, and how much relief the 14-day ceasefire will actually bring to UK consumers and grocery businesses remains uncertain at best
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s Emma Hill on hitting high standards during busiest ever Easter
‘You have to take your manager glasses off and look at things through a customer’s eyes’
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Grocer 33‘Excellent’ Sainsbury’s is the best store in Sheffield
Our shopper praised Sainsbury’s ‘excellent condition’ and said it was ‘worth the trip’
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NewsSainsbury’s supplier portal glitch gives users access to rivals’ sales data
“Some users may have seen data they would not usually have access to”
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NewsSainsbury’s Nectar360 partners with Uber and Uber Eats
It marks the first time Nectar has partnered with a ride-hailing platform
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Category Report‘Inside-out’ skincare trend gathers pace
It’s not just what you put on your skin and hair that counts
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NewsGroundbreaking supermarket lorry trial set to save food poverty charities ‘millions’
Retailers have developed new ways to deliver food surplus from their suppliers using spare space in their delivery vehicles
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NewsTonic Health expands kids’ and adult ranges in Sainsbury’s with five new lines
Tonic Health is rolling out five new lines in 131 Sainsbury’s stores nationwide
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NewsSupermarkets to launch biggest-ever joint food poverty campaign
Retailers are launching this year’s Let’s Make a Meal of It campaign next week
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NewsSainsbury’s commits billions in long-term contracts for farmers
The retailer has committed £5bn through multi‑year agreements to back more than 2,500 British and Irish farms by 2027
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InterviewsFairtrade’s Marike Runneboom de Peña on how trade can end poverty
As Fairtrade International issues a new global strategy, its CEO talks switching to a risk-based approach and breaking the ‘poverty in mindset’
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Grocer 33Promotions help Sainsbury’s win cheapest supermarket in close price battle
Sainsbury’s £77.21 total was 1.7% lower than a year ago, though that was fuelled by promotions
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Grocer 33Sainsbury’s wins Portsmouth supermarket mystery shopper survey
Sainsbury’s Farlington store combines convenience with strong availability