Sainsburys

Learn to Trust Me, I'm a Pharmacist.

Chris Perrington | Posted 09.05.2013 | UK
Chris Perrington

Knowing for some time that pharmacy advice can play a central role in improving the health literacy of the nation, at Sainsbury's Pharmacy we commissioned a yearlong experiment to prove it.

Supermarkets Cut Cost Of Diesel

PA | Posted 25.03.2013 | UK

Motorists spared next autumn's planned fuel duty rise have been handed more good news. First, supermarket Sainsbury's said it was reducing the pric...

Sainsbury's Sales Boost After Horse Meat Crisis

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 19.03.2013 | UK

For a horse-free lasagne, shoppers go to Sainsbury's. The supermarket has posted better-than-expected sales figures, in a quarter where many retail...

Asda Finds Horse DNA In Its Spaghetti Bolognese

Posted 14.02.2013 | UK

Asda spaghetti bolognese has become the latest product to be withdrawn from sale after it was found to contain horse meat. The 500g beef bolognese ...

The Battle for Coyte Farm - Why Are Sainsbury's So Keen to Destroy British Farmland?‏

Lenny George | Posted 01.04.2013 | UK
Lenny George

Sainsbury's is the UK's third biggest supermarket chain and are primarily a food company - food accounts for over 70% of their sales. Yet they are keen to build over farmland at a time when people are increasingly concerned about how enough food will be produced for the growing populations of the future.

Supermarkets and the Christmas Marketing War

Josh Krichefski | Posted 25.03.2013 | UK
Josh Krichefski

It has been an interesting start to 2013 as far as the retail sector is concerned. We've seen the likes of HMV and Jessops collapse and we've heard all about how the big retailers - supermarkets especially - fared over the competitive Christmas period.

Local Markets 'Cheaper' Than Supermarkets For Fresh Veg, Ch 4 Finds

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 21.01.2013 | UK

Supermarkets have hiked up the price of fresh fruit and vegetables, meaning markets and local shops are up to 35% cheaper for healthy food, an investi...

Charlie Thomas

Sainsbury's Reports Solid Christmas Trading Figures

HuffingtonPost.com | Charlie Thomas | Posted 09.01.2013 | UK

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has reported a solid set of figures for its Christmas trading period, with like-for-like sales for third quarter up 1.5%...

Charlie Thomas

Department Stores Perform Over Christmas, But More Retailers Will Fail In 2013

HuffingtonPost.com | Charlie Thomas | Posted 08.01.2013 | UK

Department store giant Debenhams has reported a 5% rise in its December sales for 2012, the highest number of sales in its history for the month. T...

Charlie Thomas

Daughter Who Inspired Ella's Kitchen Brand Finds It 'Cool' And 'Embarrassing'

HuffingtonPost.com | Charlie Thomas | Posted 01.01.2013 | UK

Paul Lindley founded Ella's Kitchen baby and toddler food after experiencing problems getting his eldest daughter to eat. Sticking to his ambition...

The Perils Of Being Posh (INTERVIEW)

Charlie Thomas | Posted 03.12.2012 | UK

Charlie Bigham is the name behind the home-made convenience food you may have seen in some supermarkets. Here, he tells us why he left behind a career...

Supermarkets Sign Up To Price Promotion Principles - But Why Hasn't Asda?

Charlie Thomas | Posted 30.11.2012 | UK

Aldi, Co-Op, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose have agreed to make promotions on their food and drink fairer. But...

Sainsbury's Outshine Rivals

Charlie Thomas | Posted 14.11.2012 | UK

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's made it 31 in a row for consecutive quarters of growth, with like-for-like sales up 1.7%, outperforming rivals Tesco and...

How to Harness the Wisdom of the Crowds to Create a More Sustainable Business

Phil Drew | Posted 07.01.2013 | UK
Phil Drew

It is in the area of corporate sustainability that we believe crowdsourcing has the greatest latent potential. This is because the nature, scale and complexity of the challenges demand businesses not only to think outside of the box but to reimagine the box itself.

PHOTO: Crime-Fighting Cardboard Policeman Stolen By Thieves

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.10.2012 | UK Comedy

A cardboard cut-out policeman - intended as a deterrent to would-be thieves - has been stolen from a Sainsbury's Local store in Shafton, Barnsley. ...

Charlie Thomas

Have They Had Their Bacon? UK Pig Farmers Quitting The Industry

HuffingtonPost.com | Charlie Thomas | Posted 25.09.2012 | UK

British pig farmers are being forced out of the market or to cull livestock as the price of producing pork continues to rise. Following a number of...

How Has Morrisons Proved Doom Mongers Wrong?

Posted 06.09.2012 | UK

Morrisons defied analysts expectations this morning by announcing a 1% profit increase, but sales figures were down in line with market expectations. ...

A Trolley Good Idea? Sunday Trading Laws May Be Relaxed

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 19.08.2012 | UK

Big supermarkets and other major retailers have been in talks with the Government about relaxing Sunday trading laws after longer opening hours were a...

Check out Chic - the Rise of Supermarket Fashion

Rachel Montague-Ebbs | Posted 07.10.2012 | UK Style
Rachel Montague-Ebbs

I'm the first to admit that style is not always about high fashion. As a lover of sourcing outfits from around the world, one of the most untapped sources is actually the supermarket.

Black Wednesday

Sandy Thomas | Posted 08.10.2012 | Home
Sandy Thomas

Wednesday August 8th, 2012 I had a premonition about today, I really did. I also did not take it personally that there were only 3 people in the a...

Finding A New Master's Voice? HMV Announces New FD

Posted 07.08.2012 | UK

Following last night's media speculation, troubled music retailer HMV has confirmed the appointment of Ian Kenyon as its financial director. Kenyon...

Dairy Farmers Continue Milk Blockade

PA | Posted 21.07.2012 | UK

Dairy farmers blockaded milk processing plants for a second night as they continued to show their anger at milk prices. Campaign group Farmers for ...

Supermarkets in Battle for Our Affections

Steve M. Parker | Posted 04.09.2012 | UK
Steve M. Parker

There are 400,000 people who recommend their favourite supermarket to 25 people every month in the UK, a small but powerful group we're calling 'Grocery Groupies'.

Not Such A Super Market: Tesco Admits Defeat In Japan

PA | Posted 18.06.2012 | UK

Tesco is to shell out £40m to exit its Japanese business after admitting defeat in its nine-year push to become a major player in the country. The...

Sainsbury's To Take On Amazon In E-Book Battle

PA | Posted 12.08.2012 | Home

Sainsbury's has launched itself into the e-book market with a deal to buy HMV's stake in online digital book retailer Anobii. The UK's third larges...