Watchdog includes discounters in Sainsbury's-Asda probe The UK competition regulator will include German discounters Aldi and Lidl, and online giant Amazon, in its market probe of Sainsbury's proposed takeover of Asda. Business • 16 Oct 18
Watchdog includes discounters in Sainsbury's-Asda probe The UK competition regulator will include German discounters Aldi and Lidl, and online giant Amazon, in its market probe of Sainsbury's proposed takeover of Asda. Business • 16 Oct 18
Sainsbury's-Asda merger referred to in-depth review Britain's competition regulator has referred Sainsbury's £7.3 billion takeover of Asda to an in-depth review today because their stores overlapped in hundreds of local areas. Business • 19 Sep 18
Sainsbury's-Asda merger referred to in-depth review Britain's competition regulator has referred Sainsbury's £7.3 billion takeover of Asda to an in-depth review today because their stores overlapped in hundreds of local areas. Business • 19 Sep 18
Sainsbury's sales growth slows in latest quarter Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket group, saw sales growth slow in its latest quarter, reflecting price cuts in a competitive market. Business • 04 Jul 18
Sainsbury's sales growth slows in latest quarter Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket group, saw sales growth slow in its latest quarter, reflecting price cuts in a competitive market. Business • 04 Jul 18
Ahead of Sainsbury's deal, Asda says results on track Asda, the British supermarket arm of Walmart that is set to be acquired by Sainsbury's, today posted a 13% fall in profit in 2017. Business • 31 May 18
Ahead of Sainsbury's deal, Asda says results on track Asda, the British supermarket arm of Walmart that is set to be acquired by Sainsbury's, today posted a 13% fall in profit in 2017. Business • 31 May 18
Sainsbury's CEO filmed singing after Asda deal The chief executive of Sainsbury's was filmed singing "We're in the Money" hours after announcing that the supermarket he runs would buy rival Asda, boosting his company's value by £860m. Business • 01 May 18
Sainsbury's CEO filmed singing after Asda deal The chief executive of Sainsbury's was filmed singing "We're in the Money" hours after announcing that the supermarket he runs would buy rival Asda, boosting his company's value by £860m. Business • 01 May 18
Sainsbury's needs year's notice to act on Brexit deal Sainsbury's needs at least a year's notice to figure out how it would deal with new European Union-UK trading arrangements that would come into play when the Brexit transition period ends, its boss said. Business • 28 Mar 18
Sainsbury's needs year's notice to act on Brexit deal Sainsbury's needs at least a year's notice to figure out how it would deal with new European Union-UK trading arrangements that would come into play when the Brexit transition period ends, its boss said. Business • 28 Mar 18
Sainsbury's Christmas sales just beat forecasts Sainsbury's, the UK's second biggest supermarket group, reported slightly better than expected sales growth in its key Christmas quarter. Business • 10 Jan 18
Sainsbury's Christmas sales just beat forecasts Sainsbury's, the UK's second biggest supermarket group, reported slightly better than expected sales growth in its key Christmas quarter. Business • 10 Jan 18
Sainsbury's H1 profit dented by seasonal Argos loss UK supermarket Sainsbury's today reported a 9% fall in first half profit and a slowdown in quarterly sales growth as intense competition in the grocery market took its toll. Business • 09 Nov 17
Sainsbury's H1 profit dented by seasonal Argos loss UK supermarket Sainsbury's today reported a 9% fall in first half profit and a slowdown in quarterly sales growth as intense competition in the grocery market took its toll. Business • 09 Nov 17
Brexit disruption could leave food rotting at border Britain's second biggest supermarket group Sainsbury's has warned that food could be left rotting at the border if supply chains are disrupted by customs checks once Britain leaves the European Union. Business • 04 Sep 17
Brexit disruption could leave food rotting at border Britain's second biggest supermarket group Sainsbury's has warned that food could be left rotting at the border if supply chains are disrupted by customs checks once Britain leaves the European Union. Business • 04 Sep 17
Sainsbury's Q1 sales beat forecasts Sainsbury's saw its sales growth accelerate in its latest quarter, helped by inflation and a spate of warm weather, though it cautioned trading conditions remained tough. Business • 04 Jul 17
Sainsbury's Q1 sales beat forecasts Sainsbury's saw its sales growth accelerate in its latest quarter, helped by inflation and a spate of warm weather, though it cautioned trading conditions remained tough. Business • 04 Jul 17
Cork-based Glenilen Farm growing its UK footprint Cork-based Glenilen Farm is expanding into the UK, with five of its yoghurt products being listed from today across over 150 Sainsbury's outlets. Business • 23 May 17
Cork-based Glenilen Farm growing its UK footprint Cork-based Glenilen Farm is expanding into the UK, with five of its yoghurt products being listed from today across over 150 Sainsbury's outlets. Business • 23 May 17
Sainsbury's pre-tax profits fall on price pressures Sainsbury's has warned that a challenging market meant it could take up to five years to deliver sustainable profit growth. Business • 03 May 17
Sainsbury's pre-tax profits fall on price pressures Sainsbury's has warned that a challenging market meant it could take up to five years to deliver sustainable profit growth. Business • 03 May 17
Sainsbury's fourth quarter sales edge lower Sainsbury's has today reported a slight fall in underlying quarterly sales in its core supermarkets business and cautioned over uncertainty regarding cost pressures. Business • 16 Mar 17
Sainsbury's fourth quarter sales edge lower Sainsbury's has today reported a slight fall in underlying quarterly sales in its core supermarkets business and cautioned over uncertainty regarding cost pressures. Business • 16 Mar 17
Sainsbury's beats Christmas trading forecasts Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket, beat forecasts for underlying sales in its Christmas quarter and said it was well placed to deal with the pressures it faces this year. Business • 11 Jan 17
Sainsbury's beats Christmas trading forecasts Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket, beat forecasts for underlying sales in its Christmas quarter and said it was well placed to deal with the pressures it faces this year. Business • 11 Jan 17
Sainsbury's targets more cost savings, profit fall UK supermarket Sainsbury's has today reported a third decline in first-half profit in a row. Business • 09 Nov 16
Sainsbury's targets more cost savings, profit fall UK supermarket Sainsbury's has today reported a third decline in first-half profit in a row. Business • 09 Nov 16
Sainsbury's expects tough market to persist Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket, today reported another drop in quarterly underlying sales and cautioned that it did not expect a change to competitive market conditions any time soon. Business • 28 Sep 16
Sainsbury's expects tough market to persist Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket, today reported another drop in quarterly underlying sales and cautioned that it did not expect a change to competitive market conditions any time soon. Business • 28 Sep 16
Home Retail CEO to leave after Sainsbury's deal Home Retail, the Argos-store owner which is being acquired by Sainsbury's, said its chief executive John Walden would quit when the takeover by the supermarket is finalised. Business • 10 Jun 16
Home Retail CEO to leave after Sainsbury's deal Home Retail, the Argos-store owner which is being acquired by Sainsbury's, said its chief executive John Walden would quit when the takeover by the supermarket is finalised. Business • 10 Jun 16
Argos reports best quarter in two years Home Retail's Argos has reported its best quarterly sales performance in two years, indicating the distraction of a yet to complete takeover by supermarket Sainsbury's has not damaged trade. Business • 09 Jun 16
Argos reports best quarter in two years Home Retail's Argos has reported its best quarterly sales performance in two years, indicating the distraction of a yet to complete takeover by supermarket Sainsbury's has not damaged trade. Business • 09 Jun 16
Sainsbury's sees no let-up in tough conditions Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket, today reported a drop in quarterly underlying sales and cautioned that it did not expect market conditions to improve any time soon. Business • 08 Jun 16
Sainsbury's sees no let-up in tough conditions Sainsbury's, Britain's second biggest supermarket, today reported a drop in quarterly underlying sales and cautioned that it did not expect market conditions to improve any time soon. Business • 08 Jun 16
Argos owners' board approves Sainsbury's takeover UK Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has won its four-month battle to buy Argos owner Home Retail Group after agreeing a £1.4bn (€1.77bn) deal. Business • 01 Apr 16
Argos owners' board approves Sainsbury's takeover UK Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has won its four-month battle to buy Argos owner Home Retail Group after agreeing a £1.4bn (€1.77bn) deal. Business • 01 Apr 16
Sainsbury's upgrades outlook after good Christmas Sainsbury's, Britain's second-biggest supermarket, has reported a better than expected performance in its Christmas quarter and upgraded its sales forecast for the second half. Business • 13 Jan 16
Sainsbury's upgrades outlook after good Christmas Sainsbury's, Britain's second-biggest supermarket, has reported a better than expected performance in its Christmas quarter and upgraded its sales forecast for the second half. Business • 13 Jan 16
Sainsbury's bid for Argos owner is rejected UK Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has confirmed it made an approach for Argos owner Home Retail Group, which has been rejected. Business • 05 Jan 16
Sainsbury's bid for Argos owner is rejected UK Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has confirmed it made an approach for Argos owner Home Retail Group, which has been rejected. Business • 05 Jan 16
Sainsbury's on course to beat profit forecasts British supermarket chain Sainsbury's raised its full-year profit forecast today after posting a better than expected quarterly performance. Business • 30 Sep 15
Sainsbury's on course to beat profit forecasts British supermarket chain Sainsbury's raised its full-year profit forecast today after posting a better than expected quarterly performance. Business • 30 Sep 15
Sainsbury's sales fall for sixth quarter in a row British supermarket Sainsbury's today posted a sixth quarter of declining underlying sales in a row as deflation continued to weigh on the business. Business • 10 Jun 15
Sainsbury's sales fall for sixth quarter in a row British supermarket Sainsbury's today posted a sixth quarter of declining underlying sales in a row as deflation continued to weigh on the business. Business • 10 Jun 15
Sainsbury's 1st underlying profit fall in 10 years UK supermarket group Sainsbury's today posted its first annual underlying profit fall since 2005, hurt by an industry price war that shows no sign of abating. Business • 06 May 15
Sainsbury's 1st underlying profit fall in 10 years UK supermarket group Sainsbury's today posted its first annual underlying profit fall since 2005, hurt by an industry price war that shows no sign of abating. Business • 06 May 15
