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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 Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

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 · Sep 2, 2025

Why some freebies for supermarket staff are being scrapped

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The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

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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.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Sainsbury’s expects supermarket price war and rising costs to hit profits

Group joins UK retailers’ £1bn profits club but warns of flat year ahead despite cost-cutting plans

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

Decline of working from home means resurgence of the big weekly shop, says supermarket boss

Simon Roberts, the chief executive of the supermarket, said that despite reports that the old-fashioned big trolley shop was facing its demise, it has enjoyed a resurgence post-Covid as people return to the office

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025

Asda ditches Aldi and Lidl price-match scheme just a year after launch

Supermarket to roll out its own price cuts campaign with new boss keen not to ‘dance to the tune of the discounters’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025

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Sainsbury’s to axe 3,000 jobs as it warns of cost pressures

The cuts include a 20% reduction in senior management staff, which is understood to be linked to recent tax increases in the Budget.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs and shut in-store cafes

The overhaul will see about 20% of senior management roles reduced at the supermarket giant.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Sainsbury’s staff set for 5% pay hike after ‘biggest ever’ Christmas

Sainsbury’s told shareholders it is on track to increase its profits for the year, in line with previous targets.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Pound and UK bonds fall after strong US jobs report; UK gas storage levels are ‘concerningly low’ – as it happened

Plunging temperatures and high demand for gas fired power stations have reduced UK winter gas storage levels, reports Centrica

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

12 leftfield running hacks to help you conquer the trails in 2025

If you’re looking to get more from your runs in 2025, these tips from top trail runners can show you the way

Advnture · Jan 1, 2025

Sainsbury’s boosted by return to the office but warns of price rises

Profits are up 4.7% but extra £140m on national insurance bill could mean more expensive groceries

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2024

Sainsbury’s boss: Barrage of costs from Budget will lead to higher inflation

The UK’s second largest supermarket firm said changes to national insurance rules will lead to a £140 million cost increase.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Sainsbury’s boss: Budget-hit businesses will mean higher inflation for shoppers

Britain’s second-largest supermarket firm said changes to national insurance rules will add £140m to its costs

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2024

Sainsbury's boss warns "unexpected and very significant" NI hike will increase inflation

NI hike will cost Britain’s second biggest supermarket £140 million next year

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Supermarket wars as Sainsbury’s makes price match promise across all stores

Sainsbury’s said it was the first in the country to make such a commitment

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

Sainsbury’s brings Aldi price-match scheme to local stores

The UK’s second-largest supermarket said it was the first in the country to make such a commitment.

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024

Sainsbury’s to buy 10 Homebase stores and convert them into big supermarkets

First shop in £130m investment to open next summer as questions raised over DIY chain’s future

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024

Sainsbury’s boss says rate cuts needed to spur consumer spending; eurozone inflation dips to 2.5% – as it happened

Simon Roberts says consumer caution ‘not surprising given everything households have been through in the cost of living crisis’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024

Sainsbury’s sales growth slows as poor weather hits non-food ranges

Euro 24 lifts TV sales at Argos but purchases of clothing, paddling pools and garden furniture fall

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Sainsbury’s says sales revival in big-ticket items depends on base rate cut

Chain is winning market share from rivals but discretionary spend remains cautious, CEO Simon Roberts says

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024

Sainsbury takes on Aldi and Lidl after "relentless" price cuts

Sainsbury today hailed its focus on food under CEO Simon Roberts and said it is taking market share from rivals including Aldi and Lidl at the cheaper end of the market and Waitrose at the top.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024

Sainsbury’s does not rule out job cuts as it reveals plans to use more robots

Increased use of automated tills, warehouse robots and AI forecasting tools is part of £1bn cost-cutting drive

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024

Sainsbury’s won shoppers from rivals at Christmas but Argos sales dive

Supermarket reports 8.6% rise in grocery sales, although consumers rein in spending on electrical goods

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