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Sainsbury’s unveils new brand slogan as it is named Principal Supermarket Partner of COP26

Sainsbury’s unveils new brand slogan as it is named Principal Supermarket Partner of COP26

Sainsbury’s will take a leading role in helping shoppers improve their diets while helping to reduce their impact on the environment one plate at a time. In late spring, the retailer will retire its ‘Live Well for Less’ brand motto

25/02/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s introduces trial of new in-store recycling system for flexible plastics

Sainsbury’s introduces trial of new in-store recycling system for flexible plastics

Today, Sainsbury’s is announcing the introduction of an innovative recycling system which allows customers to recycle Polypropylene (PP) film found in several household plastic products, in selected Sainsbury’s stores. The launch of this new recycling system comes as part of

18/02/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s announces ambitious science-based targets for Scope 1, 2 and 3 as part of journey to net zero

Sainsbury’s announces ambitious science-based targets for Scope 1, 2 and 3 as part of journey to net zero

Sainsbury’s has today announced plans to significantly reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions with approved science-based targets in its operations and across the supply chain. As part of this, the retailer will work with a number of suppliers on developing and

04/02/2021 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Sustainability Time | Read More
Sainsbury’s announces mass rollout of plant-based own brand teabags in stores

Sainsbury’s announces mass rollout of plant-based own brand teabags in stores

Today, Sainsbury’s is announcing the mass roll out of its first plant-based own brand tea bag from June 2021. The innovative move comes as part of Sainsbury’s ongoing commitment to halve plastic packaging by 2025 and the company’s pledge to

08/01/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

A clearer strategy must follow robust Christmas results at Sainsbury’s, says Global Data

Following today’s release of Sainsbury’s figures for Q3 FY2020/21; Thomas Brereton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: “Sainsbury’s results are undoubtedly a pleasing read. Strong but expected grocery sales growth is supported by an

07/01/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s and Nectar reveal top food trends in 2020

Sainsbury’s and Nectar reveal top food trends in 2020

Sainsbury’s reveals the top taste trends that swept the nation in 2020 as well as what food we favoured in a year like no other. Using data from 18 million Nectar customers, we can see just how the different regions

05/01/2021 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Sainsbury’s to match millions in donations to support those in need this Christmas

As UK destitution rates rise in the UK, Sainsbury’s is bringing back its ‘Help Brighten A Million Christmases’ initiative, with every single donation being matched by the supermarket penny for penny up to the value of £4 million. With the

01/12/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Sainsbury’s partners with CitrusAd to launch retail media platform to brands

Nectar360, part of the Sainsbury’s business, is working with market-leading retail media technology company, CitrusAd, to launch a retail media platform that enables brands and ad agencies to launch targeted sponsored product, banner advertising and return on investment (ROI) reporting

26/11/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s takes heartfelt look at food, family and memories in three-part Christmas advert collection

Sainsbury’s takes heartfelt look at food, family and memories in three-part Christmas advert collection

Sainsbury’s has revealed the first in a collection of Christmas adverts, which will premiere on Saturday 14 November during The Voice and air online from 7am.

14/11/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s logical embrace of digital threatens more staff roles despite strong results, says GlobalData

Sainsbury’s logical embrace of digital threatens more staff roles despite strong results, says GlobalData

Following today’s release of Sainsbury's H1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, senior retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘As Sainsbury’s forges ahead with its integration of Argos into Sainsbury’s stores, new Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts

05/11/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s rewards Christmas early birds with Nectar double up offer

Sainsbury’s rewards Christmas early birds with Nectar double up offer

Shoppers looking to get their Christmas purchases in early this year are in luck this November, as Sainsbury’s popular Nectar Double Up event is returning for another year.

28/10/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Bamboo for breakfast and algae for lunch: the future of food, according to kids

Bamboo for breakfast and algae for lunch: the future of food, according to kids

Eco-conscious children believe we’ll be eating very differently in the future, new research today shows. According to a study of 1,000 5-12-year-olds, four in 10 (44%) believe we’ll eat less meat in 50 years’ time, instead opting for plant-based alternatives

07/10/2020 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Sainsbury’s to reward bonus Nectar points to customers who buy more fruit and veg in month-long challenge

Sainsbury’s to reward bonus Nectar points to customers who buy more fruit and veg in month-long challenge

From today, Sainsbury’s customers can make their Nectar points balance go further by stocking up on fruit and vegetables, with a brand-new tracker available on the Nectar app and website for a limited time.

08/09/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s trials virtual queuing app and extends till-free, contactless shopping to more c-stores

Sainsbury’s trials virtual queuing app and extends till-free, contactless shopping to more c-stores

Sainsbury’s is trialling a new virtual queuing system to test whether the technology will help customers stay safe, save time and shop conveniently in stores. The trial, which will run via the app ufirst, will be live in five stores

27/07/2020 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Sainsbury’s is now a digital first business, says Kantar

Sainsbury's has turned itself into a digital first business during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to compete in the current market, according to Ray Gaul, SVP of Retail Insights, Kantar.

01/07/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s thanks customers, colleagues and partners as over £4.1m donation is made to Comic Relief and BBC Children in Need

Sainsbury’s thanks customers, colleagues and partners as over £4.1m donation is made to Comic Relief and BBC Children in Need

Sainsbury’s, Argos, Habitat and Nectar customers collectively raised over £1.9 million to Comic Relief and BBC Children in Need over the past three weeks – a sum Sainsbury’s has matched pound for pound.

05/05/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s selects Blue Yonder’s end-to-end Luminate platform to power  supply chain strategy

Sainsbury’s selects Blue Yonder’s end-to-end Luminate platform to power supply chain strategy

Blue Yonder, Inc., today announced that Sainsbury’s, one of the United Kingdom’s leading multi brand, multi-channel retailers across food, clothing, general merchandise and financial services, has selected Blue Yonder’s end-to-end supply chain platform as the foundation of its supply chain

21/04/2020 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s announces Volunteer Shopping Card to help feed the nation

Sainsbury’s announces Volunteer Shopping Card to help feed the nation

As part of its ongoing pledge to help feed the nation and keep customers and colleagues safe, Sainsbury’s is this week launching Volunteer Shopping Cards to make it easier for customers to shop for others.

20/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s to support Comic Relief fundraising appeal to protect most vulnerable

Sainsbury’s to support Comic Relief fundraising appeal to protect most vulnerable

Sainsbury’s has pledged its support to a new joint appeal to raise money for people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK who are likely to be severely affected as a result of Covid-19.

09/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s trials Chop Chop fast bike delivery to expand home delivery capacity

Sainsbury’s trials Chop Chop fast bike delivery to expand home delivery capacity

To support its efforts to feed the nation and help meet unprecedented demand for home grocery deliveries, Sainsbury’s is expanding its capacity. This includes trialling its fast delivery service Chop Chop to deliver groceries to customers from closed convenience stores,

03/04/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Millionth Formula One fridge fitted in new Sainsbury’s store as supermarket drives toward becoming Net Zero by 2040

Millionth Formula One fridge fitted in new Sainsbury’s store as supermarket drives toward becoming Net Zero by 2040

Sainsbury’s is fitting its 400,000th Aerofoil to fridges in its new Battersea Park Station store today, meaning all of its convenience stores and supermarkets are now fitted with the innovative energy saving technology.

05/03/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s debuts first ‘On the Go’ store in London’s Square Mile to cater for busy workers

Sainsbury’s debuts first ‘On the Go’ store in London’s Square Mile to cater for busy workers

Sainsbury’s is unveiling its new city convenience store format, delivering big innovation in small spaces for local shoppers. Sainsbury’s Mansion House store in London’s Square Mile is the retailer’s first On The Go store, combining freshly made and prepared in-store

12/02/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Poor GM performance hinders otherwise good Christmas at Sainsbury’s, says GlobalData

Following today’s release of Sainsbury's Q3 figures for FY2019/20, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Much as expected, Sainsbury’s Christmas results today revealed a mixed bag for a retailer in a state of

08/01/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s Giving Store: retailer launches festive pop-up shop where customers #shopforothers… then leave empty handed

Sainsbury’s Giving Store: retailer launches festive pop-up shop where customers #shopforothers… then leave empty handed

Sainsbury’s has launched its ‘Giving Store’, designed specifically for people to browse and shop - then leave empty handed. The retailer has created a magical giving shop in London’s Covent Garden, whereby customers will have the chance, using pre-paid tokens,

21/11/2019 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Sainsbury’s automates processing of millions of supplier invoices a year using itim software

Sainsbury’s automates processing of millions of supplier invoices a year using itim software

As the UK’s second largest supermarket chain, Sainsbury’s receives over five million supplier invoices a year. Thanks to itim’s invoice matching software, the accounts payable department is able to process 90 percent of invoices without manual intervention, ensuring that 98

21/11/2019 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
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