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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NewsSainsbury’s commits £8m to tackle school holiday hunger
To close the ‘hunger gap’, Sainsbury’s is calling for the government to expand its Holiday Activities and Food programme cover to all school holidays and align eligibility with free school meals
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NewsSupermarket bosses in appeal to ‘save’ Wales deposit return scheme
Figures including Tesco UK CEO Ashwin Prasad and Sainsbury’s chief Simon Roberts have joined drinks leaders from companies including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in a letter to Welsh first minister Rhun ap Iorwerth
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NewsMentos makes jelly sweets debut with Experimentos mix and match bag
The launch was aimed at Gen Z consumers, who Mentos describes as the ‘most experimental confectionery consumers in the market’
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: Grocer 33 — availability award
Sainsbury’s wins annual availability prize whichever way
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Grocer 33Nectar Prices see Sainsbury’s to a big win as cheapest supermarket
More than half the items in this week’s basket were on a Nectar promo
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NewsSainsbury’s shares rally despite slowing growth
Shares in Sainsbury’s rallied this week despite sales growth slowing in its first quarter amid a tough consumer backdrop
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NewsSainsbury’s to extend facial recognition tech to 200 stores by Christmas
The supermarket said the effectiveness of the technology in reducing crime was “clear” with 92% of identified and banned offenders not returning to its stores.
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NewsSainsbury’s value bid wins over consumers to deliver volume gains
Grocery sales grew 3.6% to £7.6bn in the 16 weeks to 20 June 2026 despite tough prior year comparatives and fierce competition from the other mults
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NewsTesco reassures shoppers fridge ‘meltdown’ is not estate-wide
Tesco has said it remains confident in its infrastructure after fridges and freezers failed in a number of stores across the country during the heatwave
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NewsSupermarket fridges fail across UK in latest heatwave
As temperatures soared above 36°C in parts of the UK this week, chiller cabinets were bare in Tesco stores in Haslingden, Crewe and Altrincham, The Mirror reported
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NewsSupermarket meal deal fruit recalled due to possible salmonella risk
SKUs with use-by dates of 23 or 24 June across Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, M&S and Sainsbury’s have been affected
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NewsTilda debuts ready-to-heat pulses range to tap protein and fibre trends
Tilda’s ready-to-heat pulse range will launch exclusively in Sainsbury’s from July
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NewsSainsbury’s and Nectar360’s Pollen delivering ‘strong’ early results for brands
Speaking with The Grocer, Nectar360 MD said the results show Pollen ‘absolutely delivers’ on its promise to make retail media ‘simpler, faster and more measurable’
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NewsOlder supermarket fridges not fit for heatwave, experts warn
The spring heatwave saw numerous fridges and freezers break down in supermarkets across the country
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Grocer 33Sainsbury's Worcester manager on World Cup spending and winning in the frozen aisle
Ben Jones, store manager Sainsbury’s Worcester St Johns Superstore, on walking in the customer’s shoes, World Cup trade and why frozen is Sainsbury’s new point of difference
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Grocer 33Small Sainsbury’s wins best supermarket in Worcester
Sainsbury’s on Swanpool Walk picked up 83 points despite being this week’s smallest at 26,976 sq ft
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NewsCampaigners call on Sainsbury’s to ban herbicide paraquat from supply chain
Pesticide Action Network UK launched a social media campaign against the supermarket yesterday (17 June)
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NewsSainsbury’s rolls out AI safety cameras across online delivery fleet
During an earlier trial the cameras prompted a 77% reduction in “safety incidents” and a 57% reduction in harsh braking
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Comment & OpinionGLP-1 fat jabs are a potential goldmine for supermarkets
Weight loss drugs wiped £780m from household grocery spend in the year to the end of February 2026 but there’s another side to this story
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NewsBaker Street targets new shoppers seeking healthier options with light rye bread
The launch taps into rising demand for everyday breads that combine health credentials with taste, convenience and versatility