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Sainsbury’s agrees deal to sell Argos for £120m

The supermarket will sell Argos for a fraction of the £1.4 billion price it paid to the chain’s previous owner Home Retail Group in 2016.

The Independent UK

Sainsbury’s to sell Argos to three retail veterans in £120m deal

Trio set up Swift Partners for the acquisition, allowing supermarket to focus on core food business

The Guardian - UK

Tesco and Sainsbury’s urge Burnham to make food security a priority after farmers warn of shortages

UK food prices are on track to be 50 per cent higher by November compared to levels at the start of the cost-of-living crisis in mid-2021, a think tank has said

The Independent UK

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The biggest UK supermarket food price rises revealed

Britons are paying more for staples like fish, chocolate and fruit, new data reveals

The Independent UK

Sainsbury’s chief says grocery inflation not as bad as feared so far

Supermarket has lifted sales with Aldi price match, and has benefited from hot weather and World Cup matches

The Guardian - UK

More inflationary pressure to come through supply chain – Sainsbury’s boss

It came as the supermarket giant said trading was ‘encouraging’ in recent months but highlighted that there was some caution from shoppers.

Evening Standard

The hidden part of your kitchen harbouring bacteria — and how to clean it for good

Expert tips for eliminating bacteria and mold from the hidden hygiene trap in your kitchen.

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Homeowners warned over vinegar cleaning mistake that could cost up to $3,000 in kitchen repairs — and I’ve been doing this too

Are you making this costly kitchen cleaning mistake? Expert warns it could lead to $300,000 in repairs.

Tom’s Guide

M&S chairman blames self-service checkouts for rise in shoplifting

Archie Norman said self-service checkouts had broken the ‘human link’ between retailers and shoppers.

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s and WH Smith among latest firms facing Iran war impact

On Thursday, Sainsbury’s warned that the war would ‘impact both our customers and our business’.

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s echoes Tesco warning over impact of Iran conflict on shoppers

Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts echoed the cautious message delivered last week by its largest rival, Tesco

The Independent UK

Sainsbury’s boss urges government to help ease rising energy costs for food producers

Simon Roberts says support for bills on back of Iran war should include ‘food growing, manufacturing and retailing’

The Guardian - UK

Sainsbury’s says Iran war to hit its shoppers and business

Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts said shoppers have become ‘even more focused on the cost of living’ since the conflict started.

Evening Standard

Food price rises unlikely before summer, says boss of Sainsbury’s

Simon Roberts says Easter shop will be unaffected by Middle East conflict, but industry warns prices may rise this year

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TikTok boost helps Sainsbury’s notch up ‘record-breaking’ Christmas PJ sales

The supermarket giant said sales of its Christmas PJs jumped 22% higher year on year after being sold on TikTok shop.

The Guardian - UK

Sainsbury’s CEO among business leaders recognised in new year honours

Simon Roberts, credited with helping to turn around grocer, made CBE along with former BAE Systems boss Ian King

The Independent UK

Sainsbury’s boss named on New Year Honours list

Simon Roberts has been appointed a CBE after taking the helm at Sainsbury’s in 2020

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s boss among business leaders named in New Year Honours list

Simon Roberts has been made a CBE for services to the retail industry.

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Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s boss warns Budget tax hikes could send food prices higher

Chief executive Simon Roberts said the sector has already been hit with higher taxes and costs which have fuelled inflation.

The Independent UK

Budget tax hikes could see food prices soar, major supermarket boss warns

Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts says shoppers are being ‘cautious’ ahead of the announcement later this month

The Guardian - UK

Sainsbury’s says shoppers are delaying spending in run-up to budget

Boss of supermarket urges Rachel Reeves not to fuel inflation with tax rises on retailers and suppliers

The Guardian - UK

Argos was a bad buy – but Sainsbury’s doesn’t need to sell at a silly price

Talks to sell the retailer to China’s JD.com are over, but they highlight that a sale on respectable terms should be possible

The Independent UK

Sainsbury’s starts facial recognition of customers to tackle shoplifters

Sainsbury’s boss says retail sector at a ‘crossroads’ amid a rise in shoplifting offences

The Independent UK

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Sainsbury’s buoyed by M&S cyber disruption and sunny weather

The chain said the hack at M&S, which left some of its shelves empty at the height of the crisis, helped drive customers into Sainsbury’s stores.

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