Sainsbury's news

Sainsbury's has launched a trial of  "Pet Hubs" in 20 of its supermarkets. Launched in time for Christmas they will bring together products typically only found at specialist retailers and vet surgeries. Making Sainsbury's a destination for pet owners The trial will offer customers with cats, dogs and small animals including rabbits, birds and fish an extended range of pet food, accessories...

Sainsbury's has confirmed that Rhian Bartlett has now returned to the business as Director of Fresh Food. She will report to Commercial Director, Paul Mills-Hicks and replaces Adrian Cook who left the business at the end of July. A return to Sainsbury's Bartlett is an experienced retailer with over 20 years in the industry and re-joins Sainsbury’s from Screwfix, where she worked for two yea...

At IGD Live last week we heard from an incredible line-up of leading UK and international food-to-go specialists, retailers and manufacturers. Here's what they said about how their businesses are tackling the five big trends in food-to-go .  The rise and rise of health and wellness As interest in healthy lifestyles increases, how can retailers meet the need for healthier food-to-go in ...

Sainsbury’s has entered into a strategic wholesale partnership with Coles, one of Australia's largest grocers. From early next year, Sainsbury’s will supply its own brand products to Coles supermarkets across Australia, as well as online. The range will be white labelled under the Coles brand and includes a selection of packaged groceries and household products. New opportunities for own brand ...

In newly released figures for the first half, Sainsbury's has reported a recovery in underlying profit performance for the 28 week period to 21 September 2019. This was driven by an improving trend in grocery sales as customers responded to investments in lower prices, new value brands and improvements to service and availability. Performance highlights Improvement in grocery sales throu...

A key part of Sainsbury’s drive to boost sales performance is to provide more inspiration for shoppers, both in terms of a differentiated product offer and easy to shop fixtures. By working more closely with leading soft drinks supplier Britvic it has managed to reverse a long-term decline in a key category. Reversing the decline squash sales Like many mature categories, growth in squash ...

Healthy eating quick service restaurant operator Leon has launched its first grocery range into Sainsbury's.  The 14-strong range includes sauces, oils and vinegar which will be stocked in 600 stores, and sourdough bread which will initially be available in 32 locations and finished in a Sainsbury's in-store bakery. Strengthening Future Brands For Sainsbury's, the launch helps to build its ...

We share range developments and additions from Waitrose, M&S, Iceland, Sainsbury's and Tesco. New look for Waitrose's top tier private label Waitrose & Partners has relaunched its top tier private label range: Waitrose & Partners No.1. The total range will feature over 740 products across a wide breadth of categories. Waitrose is keen to emphasise the role of its team in sourcing ingredient...

Sainsbury's has launched the full digitisation of its Nectar loyalty scheme, following successful trials - with a new website, app and personalised offers. New app and website launched From October 2nd, customers will be able to access new weekly offers using an enhanced app and website.  Personalised bonus Nectar points will also be available on products they buy regularly at Sainsbury’s, ...

In its first major strategy update since it was barred from buying Asda, Sainsbury's has announced several actions to strengthen its business and unveiled six priorities that will frame its strategy: 1. Be more competitive on price Sainsbury's is stepping up actions to boost its appeal with value seeking customers by introducing more entry price point (EPP) 'owned brands' and highlighting p...