"The SMART Network: Interim Results Special" programme, 29 October 1997

Recording of a special business television programme for Sainsbury's staff (mainly store management teams) to present the Sainsbury’s group interim financial results for 1996-1997. The programme was broadcast live on the "SMART" network (Sainsbury's Management and Retail Television) from the Sainsbury Wing in the National Gallery on 29 October 1997. It was presented by John Howard.

The programme mainly consists of a presentation by Dino Adriano (Chief Executive) to staff. Video clips and reports shown during the presentation are also included.

The sound is faulty on this recording (it regularly cuts out).

Contents:
1. Introduction by presenter. Brief footage is included of results presentation made to City analysts.
2. Presentation by Dino Adriano to staff. He explains the financial results, discusses developments in the company over the year (eg new products, marketing campaigns) and the companies objectives. Includes graphics of slides and videos shown in the presentation.
3. Video clips of brief interviews with City analysts about the results.
4. Continuation of Dino Adriano’s presentation.
5. Video clips of recent Sainsbury’s television commercials – ‘More Choice Because It’s Your Choice’, Microban advert with Japanese chef, and half price British Airways offer advert.
6. Continuation of Dino Adriano’s presentation.
7. Video report about stores including new features and store formats etc with John Phillipson (Store Format Director) with footage of Halifax, Clapham, Balham, Leigh, Kenilworth stores (interiors and exteriors).
8. Continuation of Dino Adriano’s presentation.
9. Conclusion of programme by presenter.

Duration: 28 minutes. Produced by Sainsbury’s Group Internal Communications in association with c/t/n [Corporate Television Networks].

There are nine additional videos of unedited footage ("rushes") for this video.