Tag: sainsburys
Grocery sales slide as customers retreat from online shopping
UK grocery sales have tumbled by 4% over the past three months as shoppers continue to steadily return to pre-pandemic habits, according to new...
Sainsbury’s chairman hails ‘progress’ as he shrugs off takeover talk
The chairman of Sainsbury’s has shrugged off speculation that the supermarket group could be the latest target of a private equity takeover and hailed...
Supermarkets seek clarity from Government over mask-wearing after July 19
Supermarkets and retail bosses are seeking further Government guidance regarding mask-wearing, despite the Prime Minister confirming that the legal requirement to wear them will...
Sainsbury’s expected to end compulsory mask-wearing from July 19
Customers will no longer need to wear masks in Sainsbury’s stores from July 19, the supermarket’s chief executive has suggested.
Simon Roberts said he would...
Wagamama launches home-cooking supermarket range
Wagamama is launching a range of “cook at home” products for sale in supermarkets as part of the pan-Asian chain’s post-pandemic growth strategy.
The restaurant...
Tesco trials new Whoosh rapid delivery service
Tesco is launching a new rapid delivery service which will allow the supermarket chain to deliver groceries to customers within an hour.
The retail giant...
Retailers slash carbon emissions in half to beat sustainability targets
UK retailers have cut their carbon emissions in half since 2005 and smashed environmental targets for the past year, according to new figures.
Data from...
Former John Lewis boss Paula Nickolds joins Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has hired the former boss of John Lewis to take charge of its clothing and homeware operations.
The supermarket giant said Paula Nickolds will...
Sainsbury’s sales soar but Covid bill hits £485m
Supermarket Sainsbury’s enjoyed a strong boost in sales thanks to its position as an essential retailer during the year of Covid.
Sales in the year...
Easter egg sales soar as consumers prepare for celebrations
Consumers are planning for Easter with renewed enthusiasm if sales of chocolate eggs and hot cross buns are anything to go by.
British households had...