Branch Correspondence, 1991-94
1991-1994Correspondence giving instructions on a wide range of subjects affecting branches.
SA/BRA/3/1/3/3
Instructions for evening staff
[c. 1960s]'EVENING STAFF DUTIES-J.SAINSBURY LTD'; includes pricing section, gondola shelf filling etc. Written by G R Crathern (Manager).
SA/BRA/3/1/1/24
Branch Administration correspondence, Jan-Nov 1986
Jan-Nov 1986Correspondence from Branch Administration, and in particular from M. J. Crouch, Branch Administration Manager, giving instructions on a wide range of subjects affecting branches and also other...
SA/BRA/3/1/3/2
Instructions on damaged and soiled cans, packs, jars and bottles
1969SA/BRA/4/2/39
Management manual
2001'our quality & our passion for food...means, we should always strive to do better with our performance towards our customers'. Designed to improve customer service. It encourages managers' to assist...
SA/BRA/3/1/1/47
Produce stock control book
Jun 1970Guidelines to routine for produce stock control.
SA/BRA/3/1/1/12
Branch manager's notebook
[c. 1970]Contains handwritten instructions on the day-to-day running of the branch, e.g. sales, stock codes, foods, non foods, deliveries, damaged goods.
SA/BRA/3/1/1/4/1
Branch rule book
1923Branch Rule Book issued for branch manager's guidance. This issue of the rule book is a revised version from August 1923.
SA/BRA/3/1/1/7/2
Price book
1961Price and product code guide compiled by member of staff.
SA/BRA/3/1/1/8
Staff bags notice
1954Wall notice for women staff informing them that handbags and purses should be deposited in the office for safekeeping, while shopping bags and baskets must be left in cloakroom. The notice is printed...
SA/BRA/6/2/3
"Our Store Support Centre handbook", Dec 2005
Dec 2005Handbook for Sainsbury's employees working at the Store Support Centre [Holborn, London]. The booklet includes information on the company's values, a short history of Sainsbury's, information on...
SA/EMP/1/36
Charity event guidelines
[c. 1980s]"HOW TO ARRANGE AN IN-STORE CHARITY EVENT". Divided into two boxes; preparation and planning.
SA/BRA/3/1/1/26
Standing Instructions II General, 1972-74
1972-1974Rules and procedures for branches relating to: supply control; branch storage; deliveries; ticketing; customer complaints; orders and weights and measures.
SA/BL/3/171
Retail Division - A - store managers communication pack
Apr 1994Guideline for store managers to follow relating to the introduction of new store management structure.
SA/BL/3/227/1
Retail Division - T - Area office management structures
Nov 1994Guideline for store managers to follow relating to the introduction of new store management structure.
SA/BL/3/227/2
Display manual
1978-1980Sainsbury's display manual for canned goods, grocery and traditional non-foods. Gives detailed guidance and principles for creating and maintaining display gondolas within branches. With black and...
SA/BR/5/7
In-store signage
[c. 1980s-1990s]Plastic signage giving information and instructions to customers and staff.
SA/BR/6/7
Special Bulletin 37/85 'Mistaken Arrests' and related memorandum
9 Feb 1985Special bulletin regarding procedure to be followed in the case of a mistaken arrest of a suspected shoplifter. A related memorandum issued in association with the bulletin is also included.
SA/BRA/3/4/1
Staff bags notice
[c. 1950-1954]Wall notice for women staff informing them all bags must be deposited in the office during business offices. The notice is in black ink on white paper and laminated in clear plastic. There are two...
SA/BRA/6/2/4
Branch trading instructions regarding sell by dating
15 Aug 1973Titled "SELL BY DATING OF BRANCH PACKED BACON, CHEESE AND COOKED MEATS (DELATAC)". Addressed to the branch manager, introducing a policy for branch packed perishables to be "sell by" dated. Gives...
SA/BRA/4/2/33