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Threat to bread supplies press statement, 10 Jan 1977

10 Jan 1977

Press statement sent out on UNS News Service about a threat to supplies of own brand bread. (This was due to industrial action by bread delivery drivers who were seeking a minimum price on bread).

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Threat to bread supplies press statement, 10 Jan 1977

Bread supplies draft press release, 14 Jan 1977

14 Jan 1977

Draft press release sent by UNS and P.A. news services about the bread supply situation which had resulted in own label bread being unavailable at some stores, and a reduction in price of Mothers...

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Bread supplies draft press release, 14 Jan 1977

"New Company Secretary" press notice, 17 Jan 1977

17 Jan 1977

Press release announcing the appointment of N.F. Matthews as Company Secretary to replace S.W.J. Parker who is leaving the company to take up another appointment.

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"New Company Secretary" press notice, 17 Jan 1977

"A new edge of town superstore for Coventry" press notice, 22 Feb 1977

22 Feb 1977

Press release announcing the opening of a new store.

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"A new edge of town superstore for Coventry" press notice, 22 Feb 1977

"Two New Directors for Sainsbury's" press notice, 07 Mar 1977

7 Mar 1977

Press release announcing the appointment of R.A. Ingham and P.J. Davis.

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"Two New Directors for Sainsbury's" press notice, 07 Mar 1977

"New Departmental Director for Sainsbury's" (Mr F R Bumstead) press notice, 14 Mar 1977

14 Mar 1977

Press release announcing the appointment of F.R. Bumstead as departmental director responsible for non-food and hardware buying.

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"New Departmental Director for Sainsbury's" (Mr F R Bumstead) press notice, 14 Mar 1977

"Egham Appeal" press notice, 21 Mar 1977

21 Mar 1977

Press release announcing a public inquiry on 19 April into Sainsbury's application to build a supermarket at The Avenue, Egham.

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"Egham Appeal" press notice, 21 Mar 1977

Butter price reduction press statement, 28 Apr 1977

28 Apr 1977

Press statement (handwritten) which was sent out by U.N.S. and P.A. news services announcing that Sainsbury's is to introduce reductions to butter prices from tomorrow, rather than wait until the new...

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Butter price reduction press statement, 28 Apr 1977

"J Sainsbury Limited - Preliminary Profit Statement" press notice and cuttings, 04 May 1977

4 May 1977

Press release announcing Sainsbury's financial results, with related press cuttings.

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"J Sainsbury Limited - Preliminary Profit Statement" press notice and cuttings, 04 May 1977

Sainsbury's price advantage over Tesco press statement, 09 May 1977

9 May 1977

Press statement stating that "our price advantage over Tesco is sufficiently large to leave us comfortably in the lead on value even when the cost of Green Shield stamps has been knocked off".

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Sainsbury's price advantage over Tesco press statement, 09 May 1977

"Sainsbury's Appoint New Advertising Agency" press notice, 20 May 1977

20 May 1977

Press release announcing the appointment of Saatchi & Saatchi, Garland-Compton Ltd as Sainsbury's advertising agents for all national media (replacing Ogilvy Benson & Mather Ltd). Local advertising...

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"Sainsbury's Appoint New Advertising Agency" press notice, 20 May 1977

"The Muppets Come to Sainsbury's" press notice, 01 Jun 1977

1 Jun 1977

Press release announcing new products - three soaps featuring characters from the Muppet Show. A press cutting is also included.

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"The Muppets Come to Sainsbury's" press notice, 01 Jun 1977

"Sainsbury's Glassware Is Good for You!" press notice, 01 Jun 1977

1 Jun 1977

Press release announcing a new product - Guinness goblets.

SA/PR/2/1/12/13

"Sainsbury's Glassware Is Good for You!" press notice, 01 Jun 1977

"A New Shampoo from Sainsbury's" press notice, 06 Jun 1977

6 Jun 1977

Press release announcing a new product - Apple in the range of perfumed shampoos.

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"A New Shampoo from Sainsbury's" press notice, 06 Jun 1977

"Spicy Bargains from Sainsbury's" press notice, 06 Jun 1977

6 Jun 1977

Press release announcing a new product - a spice jar. A press cutting is also included.

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"Spicy Bargains from Sainsbury's" press notice, 06 Jun 1977

"Glassware With Sainsbury Style" press notice, 29 Jun 1977

29 Jun 1977

Press release announcing new products - smoked glass 'Tivoli' tumblers in two sizes.

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"Glassware With Sainsbury Style" press notice, 29 Jun 1977

"Back to School With Sainsbury Value" press notice and photograph

5 Jul 1977

Press release promoting Sainsbury's new 'Back to School' promotion for stationery. A photograph which accompanied the press release is also included.

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"Back to School With Sainsbury Value" press notice and photograph

"Bottling Value from Sainsbury's" (preserving jars) press notice, 05 Jul 1977

5 Jul 1977

Press release promoting a new range of preserving jars.

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"Bottling Value from Sainsbury's" (preserving jars) press notice, 05 Jul 1977

"J Sainsbury Limited : Annual General Meeting: Chairman, John Sainsbury's Address : 6th July 1977" press notice, 05 Jul 1977

5 Jul 1977

Press release featuring a copy of the speech by John Sainsbury to the company AGM.

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"J Sainsbury Limited : Annual General Meeting: Chairman, John Sainsbury's Address : 6th July 1977" press notice, 05 Jul 1977

"History On Sale at Sainsbury's" (mugs) press notice, 07 Jul 1977

7 Jul 1977

Press release promoting new products - a mug with the 'Sains-berry' logo and a mug with an image of Balham High Road counter service store.

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"History On Sale at Sainsbury's" (mugs) press notice, 07 Jul 1977

"Sainsbury's Challenge Planning Decision in The High Court" (Stanway) press notice, 08 Jul 1977

8 Jul 1977

Press release announcing Sainsbury's has applied to the High Court to challenge a planning decision on a proposed new store in Stanway, Colchester.

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"Sainsbury's Challenge Planning Decision in The High Court" (Stanway) press notice, 08 Jul 1977

"Support for Sainsbury's Plans to Preserve Green Park Station in Bath" press notice

8 Jul 1977

Press release about Sainsbury's plans for the former Green Park Station in Bath to include a new supermarket behind the station and restoration of the station building. The plans have been supported...

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"Support for Sainsbury's Plans to Preserve Green Park Station in Bath" press notice

"Up-Market Mugs from Sainsbury's" press notice, 11 Jul 1977

11 Jul 1977

Press notice promoting new products - stoneware coffee mugs and soup/cereal cups.

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"Up-Market Mugs from Sainsbury's" press notice, 11 Jul 1977

"Dainty Dinner Set Offers Top Value" press notice, 12 Jul 1977

12 Jul 1977

Press release promoting a new crockery set.

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"Dainty Dinner Set Offers Top Value" press notice, 12 Jul 1977

"A New Supermarket for Southampton" press notice, 12 Jul 1977

12 Jul 1977

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"A New Supermarket for Southampton" press notice, 12 Jul 1977

"Sainsbury's To Open in Wellingborough" press notice, 13 Jul 1977

13 Jul 1977

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"Sainsbury's To Open in Wellingborough" press notice, 13 Jul 1977

"Attractive Stoneware Bargain from Sainsbury's" (mugs) press notice, 18 Jul 1977

18 Jul 1977

Press release promoting a new product.

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"Attractive Stoneware Bargain from Sainsbury's" (mugs) press notice, 18 Jul 1977

"Sainsbury's Cut The Cost of Cool Food Storage" press notice, 18 Jul 1977

18 Jul 1977

Press release promoting a new product - a 20-litre Cool Box.

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"Sainsbury's Cut The Cost of Cool Food Storage" press notice, 18 Jul 1977

"Christmas Crackers - still under £1" press notice, 29 Jul 1977

29 Jul 1977

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"Christmas Crackers - still under £1" press notice, 29 Jul 1977

"History On Sale at Sainsbury's" (mugs) press notice, 30 Aug 1977

30 Aug 1977

Press release promoting new products - a mug with the 'Sains-berry' logo and a mug with an image of Balham High Road counter service store. This appears to be identical to the Press release issued on...

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"History On Sale at Sainsbury's" (mugs) press notice, 30 Aug 1977

"New Shopping Centre for Dunstable" press release

1 Sep 1977

Press release issued jointly by J. Sainsbury Ltd and South Bedfordshire District Council announcing an agreement has been signed for the new Ashton Square shopping development. The site owned by the...

SA/PR/2/1/12/31

"New Shopping Centre for Dunstable" press release

"Up-Market Mugs from Sainsbury's" press notice, 05 Sep 1977

5 Sep 1977

Press notice promoting new products - stoneware coffee mugs and soup/cereal cups. Similar to a press release issued on 11 July 1977.

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"Up-Market Mugs from Sainsbury's" press notice, 05 Sep 1977

"Good News from Sainsbury's On The Coffee Front" press notice, 16 Sep 1977

16 Sep 1977

Press release announcing that from 19 September the price of Sainsbury blends of coffee beans and ground coffee will be reduced by 28p a pound. Includes prices for the range.

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"Good News from Sainsbury's On The Coffee Front" press notice, 16 Sep 1977

"At Last - Haverhill Gets A Sainsbury's" press notice, 23 Sep 1977

23 Sep 1977

Press release announcing Sainsbury's new supermarket to be opened by Lord Sainsbury (Alan Sainsbury). A related broadcast transcript is also included.

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"At Last - Haverhill Gets A Sainsbury's" press notice, 23 Sep 1977

"Lord Sainsbury to Open Haverhill's New Sainsbury's" press notice, 23 Sep 1977

23 Sep 1977

Press release announcing that Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane (Alan Sainsbury) is to open the Haverhill store. The release explains the Sainsbury family's close connection with the area, although the...

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"Lord Sainsbury to Open Haverhill's New Sainsbury's" press notice, 23 Sep 1977

"Kettering Gets A New Sainsbury's" press notice and cuttings, 23 Sep 1977

23 Sep 1977

Press release and related press cuttings about the opening of a new store.

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"Kettering Gets A New Sainsbury's" press notice and cuttings, 23 Sep 1977

"More Good Coffee News" press notice, 26 Sep 1977

26 Sep 1977

Press release announcing a reduction in price for own label instant coffee.

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"More Good Coffee News" press notice, 26 Sep 1977

"Christmas Gifts from Sainsbury's - All Under £1.00" press notice, 28 Sep 1977

28 Sep 1977

Press release promoting Christmas presents from Sainsbury's health and beauty departments - Wombles gift sets, Golfers Gift Set from Cussons, Cussons Imperial Leather Set, and Rosedale Beer Shampoo.

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"Christmas Gifts from Sainsbury's - All Under £1.00" press notice, 28 Sep 1977

"Sainsbury's Pop Sock Prices Plunge" press notice, 06 Oct 1977

6 Oct 1977

Press release announcing a reduced price twin pack of pop socks.

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"Sainsbury's Pop Sock Prices Plunge" press notice, 06 Oct 1977

"Sainsbury's Slash Tea Prices" press notice, 07 Oct 1977

7 Oct 1977

Press release announcing a reduction in the price of all own label teas, includes information on the tea range and prices.

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"Sainsbury's Slash Tea Prices" press notice, 07 Oct 1977