All Sainsbury's articles – Page 31
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DataData: Sainsbury's-Asda merger – the consumer verdict
Asda and Sainsbury’s management received a grilling from MPs during a parliamentary committee, but consumers are unfazed by the mega-merger, new research suggests.
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VideoWas MPs' Sainsbury's-Asda grilling style over substance?
Asda chief Roger Burnley and Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe have been grilled by MPs on their proposed merger. This week, we discuss whether the inquisition was all theatre or will actually make an impact.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Sainsbury's-Asda merger - from Mickey Mouse to cut throats
Asda chief executive Roger Burnley and Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe were hauled in front of the Commons environment, food and rural affairs committee on Wednesday morning.
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AnalysisPower List 2018: Retail's most powerful revealed
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos tops Retail Week’s Power List for the third consecutive year.
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AnalysisRetail Week Power List 2018: Five key trends
We look at five of the biggest trends in the Retail Week Power List 2018, in association with Medallia.
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OpinionOpinion: Expect UK retail to mirror Carrefour-Google deal
In the old days, a landmark retail deal would typically mean an audacious M&A. Walmart’s acquisition of Asda or Kingfisher’s pounce on Castorama set the tone.
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NewsHabitat to open first standalone branches in a decade
Habitat is to open its first standalone stores in 10 years this autumn.
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NewsSainsbury's names Moriarty chief digital officer
Sainsbury’s has promoted its online boss Clodagh Moriarty to the newly created role of chief digital officer.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda needs Sainsbury’s shoulder to lean on
The old analogy of two drunk men propping each other up at a bar has been used in the past to describe retail mergers.
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NewsMorrisons outgrows big four amid May heatwave
Morrisons outgrew its big four rivals during May as warm weather, the royal wedding and the FA Cup final boosted overall grocery sales.
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NewsSainsbury’s ushers in new pay deal following consultation
Sainsbury’s has rubber-stamped plans to invest £110m in a new pay deal for staff following a consultation with workers.
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NewsMPs call on May to protect Sainsbury’s staff
A group of 100 MPs have called on prime minister Theresa May to intervene in changes Sainsbury’s is proposing to make to staff contracts.
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NewsCMA opens investigation into Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched the first phase of its investigation into the mega-merger between the two members of the big four.
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DataData: Quarter of consumers shop at Sainsbury's and Asda
Around 25% of consumers shop at both Sainsbury’s and Asda where the two supermarkets are in close proximity, research has revealed.
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OpinionOpinion: When it comes to retail, size isn't everything
Is big still beautiful? Many appear to think so. The financial community are obvious fans.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts shrugs off Sainsbury’s-Asda deal
Morrisons boss David Potts has insisted the grocer is “well placed” to drive further growth, even if the proposed mega-merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda goes ahead.
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OpinionHow Argos’ supply chain turned it from junk into jewel
This time 10 years ago, many retail watchers were ringing the death knell for Argos. How times have changed, writes Gemma Goldfingle.
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OpinionOpinion: CEOs are only human – and that's a good thing
Business leaders need to act human for the sake of ‘brand business’ – though it obviously depends on the human in question
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NewsSainsbury’s 'abandons' food waste reduction project
Sainsbury’s has reportedly called time on a £10m scheme to reduce food waste after trials produced poor results.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sainsbury’s-Asda merger’s property problem
Sainsbury’s proposed merger with Asda is almost certain to come under scrutiny from the competition watchdog amid concerns over how it could restrict consumer choice.