Sainsbury's news and analysis – Page 56
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NewsSainsbury’s to hire 12,000 staff to meet online Christmas demand
The roles are designed to help Sainsbury’s fulfil more than 750,000 delivery or click & collect orders
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Analysis & FeaturesCoronavirus business rates relief: which supermarkets are handing it back?
Here’s the list of supermarkets that have agreed to give it back – and the ones that are staying quiet on the issue
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NewsCity Snapshot: Sainsbury’s to hand back £440m of business rates relief
Sainsbury’s has joined Tesco and Morrisons in handing back its business rates relief, which will cost the supermarket around £440m
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NewsSainsbury’s opens environmentally-friendly supermarket in Northamptonshire
Sainsbury’s currently has a target to be net zero across its operations by 2040
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NewsSainsbury’s delivery drivers to strike over £12,000 pay disparity
The action would affect about 100 Sainsbury’s branches, according to Unite
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NewsSainsbury’s adds Patisserie Valerie cakes to 250 bakery counters
The selection consists of Patisserie Valerie’s 14 top-selling products
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NewsSainsbury’s and Asda push rollout of virtual queueing systems
Source: Sainsbury’s The tech was first trialled in July at five branches Sainsbury’s has rolled out its virtual queueing system to 42 further stores in a bid to minimise the wait outside of branches under its coronavirus safety protocols. A total of 55 stores will now use ...
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NewsSainsbury’s Christmas ad campaign focuses on nostalgic festive memories
The supermarket unveiled the first of three adverts over the weekend
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NewsSainsbury’s opens first Fresh Food Market store in Kent
Upgrade comes as part of a multi million-pound redevelopment of Sainsbury’s estate
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Analysis & FeaturesInside a new Sainsbury’s ‘Neighbourhood Hub’ store
The new c-store format is designed to cater for a bigger-basket shop while saving customers a journey to the supermarket. How well does it fit the brief?
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NewsSainsbury’s boss asks suppliers to help deliver food-first strategy
In a letter seen by The Grocer, Roberts confirmed suppliers would play a ‘key role’ in delivering its new strategy
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NewsSainsbury’s incentivises SmartShop usage with Nectar points reward
It will reward shoppers with five times their normal Nectar points
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NewsSainsbury’s shelves online delivery plans for Burpham store over environmental concerns
Campaigners said about 70 trees also would have been removed as part of the works
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NewsSainsbury’s opens neighbourhood hub c-stores in Hampshire and Sussex
The retailer piloted the new concept last year in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
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NewsMorrisons’ Joanne Bennett-McNally named Grocer Gold Store Manager of the Year
Bennett-McNally manager of Morrisons Widnes, St Helens stormed to victory when she spoke to our expert judging panel about the extraordinary turnaround of her store
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NewsGrocer Gold Store Manager of the Year 2020: the shortlist
Our Store Manager of the Year Award recognises outstanding hard graft and commitment from the nation’s best store managers
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NewsEnglish supermarkets face backlash over non-essential items ban
Retailers were told to shut down mezzanine floors, standalone neighbouring buildings and concessions selling homeware, clothing and electronics
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Comment & OpinionAll eyes will be on Sainsbury’s commercial team to see how it delivers as a food-first retailer
Critics will question how a ‘food first’ retailer can close all those counters
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NewsSainsbury’s to permanently close in-store counters and 420 Argos stores
Retailer has warned that 3,500 roles could be impacted by the changes
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s sales soar more than expected as UK enters second lockdown
Sales and profits have surged at Sainsbury’s as the country continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. The group also announced a strategy update, which included the closure of a further 420 Argos standalone stores. Plus, Tate & Lyle and Wincanton report first-half results.