Press releases, 2013

Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Justin King announced today that British lamb farmers affected by the adverse weather would receive significantly more than the current...

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Press release announcing that "this week, Sainsbury’s gave out £1.2 million funding to drive the future of British farming, a significant increase on the original pledge of £1 million. Announced...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s has revealed today that customers redeemed 22 billion Nectar points, worth a record £110 million, in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (30th September...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s has made 2,336 jobs permanent following the recruitment of 20,000 extra seasonal colleagues over Christmas. The retailer originally announced 15,000...

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Press release announcing Sainsbury's progress against its corporate responsibility targets.

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s is stocking its shelves with everything to help stave off the cold snap as the weather is set to take a turn for the worse this weekend. Sales of cold and...

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Press release announcing that "2012 was the year of the magnum, reports Sainsbury’s with a year on year sales growth of 504%* over December for its 1.5 litre magnums from 2011 to 2012, selling them...

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Press release announcing that "as many families across the UK tighten their belts for a budget conscious January, new research by Mintel Consulting , in partnership with Sainsbury’s, reveals that...

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Press release about Sainsbury's survey into the "top 50 things that make women feel good".

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Press release announcing that "on Friday 25th January 2013, Sainsbury’s is set to give away seven tonnes of lesser known British fish (lemon sole, mussels, Cornish sardines, coley fillets and loch...

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Press release announcing that "in a world-first for Sainsbury’s and GE Lighting, customers at its new Leek supermarket are the first to shop under GE’s latest energy efficient LED system. The...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s colleagues across the country have been pulling out the stops to keep stores open and deliver online orders, despite the tough weather conditions. Stories...

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Press release announcing that "following on from their successful Paralympics partnership, Sainsbury’s and Channel 4 are working together again to launch an innovative, daily cooking show that will...

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Press release announcing that "today sees the launch of the third annual Sainsbury’s Great British Beer Hunt, which aims to bring new and interesting beers from all around the U.K. to the shopping...

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Press release announcing that "building on the success of previous years and supported by ambassadors David Beckham and Ellie Simmonds, Sainsbury’s has today unveiled the Active Kids 2013 scheme, a...

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Press release announcing that "despite busy lives, 40% of the UK still find time to celebrate the traditional mid week event that is Pancake Day every year, with a further 39% celebrating it...

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Press release announcing that "internationally renowned British designer Lulu Guinness has collaborated exclusively with Sainsbury’s to create three, limited edition, stylish shoppers to celebrate...

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Press release announcing that "this year’s Red Noses hit Sainsbury’s stores today. To celebrate the arrival, Supermodel and long term Comic Relief supporter Lara Stone is helping Sainsbury’s...

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Press release announcing that "Valentine’s gifts have seen a record amount of sales compared to last year at Sainsbury’s, up overall by more than 10%".

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s, one of Britain's biggest milk retailers, announced today that it has confirmed its milk processor contracts for a further three years to 2017, as it...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s has today unveiled a TV advert, to promote the Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme, starring ambassadors David Beckham and Ellie Simmonds. Sainsbury’s’...

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Press release in which Justin King discusses the horse-meat scandal, how tests have found no horse meat in Sainsbury's products, and about the impact of the scandal on the food industry as a whole.

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Press release announcing that "whether it’s Cowboys and Indians or dressing up as a princess, it seems ‘make believe’ is the childhood activity that unites the generations, according to new...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s Freefrom food range has been nominated for seven categories at this year’s FreeFrom Food Awards."

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Press release announcing that "reading remains an integral part of the night time routine, with 7 in 10 children encouraged to enjoy a book before going to sleep, research from Sainsbury’s has...

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Press release announcing that "over 11,000 Sainsbury’s colleagues will share in the company's success as two Sharesave schemes mature, with the biggest savers in the three year plan set to net over...

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Press release announcing that "mothers have been showered with gifts this weekend. Sales at Sainsbury’s have increased from last year across Mother’s Day gifts and flowers – including over 500...

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Press release announcing that no horsemeat has been found in Sainsbury's products in tests by the Food Standards Agency. These tests were undertaken as a result of a scandal when horsemeat was found...

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Press release announcing that "the transformational role that pharmacists can play in early detection and prevention of illnesses, along with encouraging people to lose weight and get active, is...

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Press release announcing that Sainsbury's "will be creating 400 apprenticeship places over the next year in a new scheme to train and develop managers of the future."

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Press release announcing that "our stores, depots and offices across the country have been doing all they can to raise money for Red Nose Day 2013. Whether its colleagues fundraising at Waterloo...

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Press release announcing "more new jobs than ever before for managers of the future, on [Sainsbury's] ...popular Trainee Manager Scheme".

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Press release announcing Sainsbury's progress against its corporate responsibility targets.

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Press release announcing Sainsbury's financial results.

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Press release announcing that "annual sales of Sainsbury's general merchandise range have reached £1 billion for the first time. This is a significant milestone and follows Sainsbury’s best ever...

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Press release announcing that Sainsbury's "will accelerate the expansion of its convenience store business in London and the South East with plans to open 50 new stores by early 2014".

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Press release announcing that Sainsbury's "Director of Online, Jon Rudoe, now has an extended remit as Director of Online, Digital & Cross-Channel for the company’s digital strategy, all online...

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Press release announcing that "Britain’s surge of enthusiasm for home baking continues to grow, especially as hard pressed families seek affordable and creative ways of spending time together at...

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Press release announcing that "starting this Wednesday for one week (10th – 16th April 2013), Sainsbury’s is offering a free pack of Little Ones nappies to every customer who spends over £50".

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Press release announcing that "this February, Sainsbury’s is relaunching its entire confectionery range with 50% of the products either new or improved."

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