Justin King, Chief Executive, said: "We have seen a decline in sales in the quarter reflecting tough comparatives. This time last year our sales benefited significantly from the discovery of horsemeat in some branded and ...
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Sainsbury has overtaken Asda to become the UK’s second biggest supermarket, as the row with market leader Tesco – over its price comparison policy – continues. Justin King: 'We are leading among the supermarket pack' ...
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Sainsbury’s has been named QBE FTSE 100 Business of the Year at the 2013 National Business Awards in a ceremony and gala dinner hosted by Sky’s Dermot Murnaghan. The event recognises at Britain’s top performing FTSE ...
Sainsbury reports second quarter trading statement for 16 weeks to 28 September 2013. Highlights: - Total sales for second quarter up 5.0 per cent (4.6 per cent excluding fuel) - Like-for-like sales for second quarter up 2.1 per cent ...
Tesco’s pre-tax profits in the six months to 24 August were £1.39bn, with UK trading profit up 1.5% to £1.13bn. UK like-for-like sales – which strip out the impact of new stores – fell by 0.5%. ...
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Referring to comments made in a conference call covering the supermarket chain's first quarter (Q1) trading performance, Shirley told FoodManufacture.co.uk: "They were talking about the strength of the own-label business, which has ...
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Sainsbury reports first quarter trading statement for 12 weeks to 8 June 2013. Highlights: -Total sales for first quarter up 3.6 per cent (3.3 per cent excluding fuel) -Like-for-like sales for first quarter up 0.7 per cent (0.8 per ...
Dunbia's new £12M Llanybydder factory in Wales will help Sainsbury's plans to boost sales of British food, according to Justin King, ceo of the supermarket chain. Dunbia processes a range of red meats, including lamb "The new ...
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Britain’s third largest supermarket Sainsbury has taken full control of Sainsbury’s Bank, after acquiring the remaining 50% shareholding from Lloyds Banking Group for 248M. Sainsbury: banking on the growth of its financial ...
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Supermarket chain Sainsbury has dodged the worst impact of the horsemeat scandal and posted better than expected financial results for its fourth quarter and year to March 16, driven mainly by non food items. Strong Sainsbury results ...
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Strong sales, reflecting continued market outperformance -Total sales for fourth quarter up 7.1 per cent (6.3 per cent excluding fuel) -Like-for-like sales for fourth quarter up 4.2 per cent (3.6 per cent excluding fuel) ...
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More frugal consumers are evolving the way they shop in response to the austere economic environment, Sainsbury's CEO Justin King has suggested. Sainsbury's booked a 0.9% increase in third-quarter like-for-like sales excluding fuel this ...
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Sainsbury's has booked a 3.9% increase in quarterly sales, boosted by the supermarket group's "strongest ever" Christmas trading period. During the three months to 5 February, like-for-like sales increased by 1.5%. The same-store gain ...
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Food price inflation is expected to stabilise over the next few months – despite recent reports of big food price increases from Waitrose – according to market research organisation BRC-Nielsen. Sainsbury reported total ...
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UK retailer Sainsbury's has dismissed reports chief executive Justin King could step down from his role in February. just-food articles are only available to registered users and members.Join now for increased access There are various ...
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