Sainsbury’s released its first half results today covering 28 weeks to 16 September 2023. Total retail sales for the first half were up +7.7% (exc. fuel, inc. VAT). Performance was driven by the grocery side of the business where sales were up +10.1%. Total general merchandise sales were up +1.1%, driven by Argos with +1.7% growth. Sainsbury’s general merchandise declined -1.9% whilst clothing...

Sainsbury's and Greggs have taken another step forward in their partnership with the first Greggs café officially opening in a Sainsbury’s store. The café situated in Sheffield Sainsbury’s is the 3 rd partnership site between the two retailers and follows on from sites opened earlier this year in a petrol forecourt and a retail park. The café will be open 7am-7pm Monday to Saturday and 10a...

Following news of its plan to expand its fashion offer , Sainsbury’s has begun trialling its fashion hub concept. The retailer’s London Colney superstore is one of the nine trial sites. I stopped by earlier this week for a first look at Sainsbury’s vision for growing its branded proposition at pace. Fashion takes pride of place at the store entrance Upon entering the store the fashion hu...