Branch ordering system diagrams
ndHand drawn diagrams showing the flow of information through branch ordering systems.
SA/BRA/4/3/1/12/3/27
Notes on scanning developments
ndNotes about scanning developments. Covers checkout enhancement,electronic shelf edge labels, loyalty systems, SABRE [SAles Based REplenishment computer ordering system].
SA/BRA/4/3/1/17/55
Postcards from Shaw's to Libby and Co requesting orders
1892-1898Postcards to J. L. Libby and Co. requesting orders mainly for bananas.
SA/SUB/SHAW/1/36/2
Re-order point calculator
[20th century]Circular calculator wheel used to assist in the ordering of stock. Consists of a white plastic base disc with black numerical markings and clear plastic rotational disc with red numerical markings...
SA/BL/4/4
Images of shelf filling, price marking and scanning
20th centuryColour and black and white photographs, slide transparencies and negatives of the preparation of shelf filling, product ticketing, price marking and computerised stock control.
SA/BR/15/IMA/1
Branch correspondence, 1905-38
1905-1938Correspondence from Mr J. B. Sainsbury and George Sainsbury to individual branches regarding bonuses for branch management and Christmas, stock ordering, tea, biscuits, special offers and staff. ...
SA/BRA/3/1/3/1
Meat Department packing record sheets with details of fresh and cooked meats orders sent out to Sainsbury's branches
[c. 1910s]Gives itemised order (fresh meat, cooked meat, pies, bloater paste) with quantities ordered. Branches: 193 Rushey Green 30A Catford Hill Forest Hill 147 Balham 9-11 Croydon 134 Croydon South...
SA/BRA/4/2/48
Notice to customer regarding orders for Centenary Fêtes
25 Jun 1910Notice to customer regarding pre-orders for provisions, poultry and cooked meats in anticipation of Centenary Customer order requests letter regarding provisions of Poultry and Cooked meats for...
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/54
Notice to customers about local deliveries and samples of butter
Oct 1910Circular notice to customers from 189 High Street, Kensington branch ("Western branch") informing of local deliveries and offering samples of fresh and salted butter. Signed S.E. Smith, Manager.
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/57
Correspondence mainly from J.B. Sainsbury to Mr Younger (area supervisor)
1914Correspondence, mainly from John Benjamin Sainsbury to Mr Younger, area supervisor regarding complaints about staff; pricing; staff allocation and suitability; bacon sales and lists of maximum length...
SA/BL/3/36
"Notice!" for staff about Christmas orders
Dec 1916Notice for Christmas orders 1916, Dec 11th to 23rd inclusive. States that orders must be posted, not telephoned into Blackfriars [Sainsbury's head office]. Printed on card designed to be hung on...
SA/MARK/ADV/1/1/1/1/1/6/1/51
Imported eggs stock register, 1923-27
1923-1927Gives name of supplier; product; quantity and price paid. May have been used on the receipt of deliveries. Eggs were sourced from many different countries at the time including Denmark, Poland,...
SA/DEP/FIN/7/2
Depot stock register, 1929-41
1929-1941Gives date; name of product; quantity and purchase price. Indexed. The ledger appears to be for imported goods such as fruits/dried fruits, herbs and spices, flour, and nuts. The ledger also contains...
SA/DEP/FIN/7/3
Accounting instructions
Mar 1943Instructions for the accounting of stock at branches, sales at branches, cold stores, branch expenses, depot expenses and general expenses. Note on front of file reads 'Sheets from original "Blue...
SA/BRA/1/6/1/3
Order form
[c. 1950s-1960s]"DEPT. Nos. 85 & 89, FRESH VEGETABLES". Annotated for 663 Walton branch. Has been placed in wrong place in catalogue structure, it is not an instruction manual or guideline, but is an order form.
SA/BRA/3/1/1/41
Instructions for outdoor representatives
10 Oct 1955Typed memo listing the 'DUTIES OF OUTDOOR REPRESENTATIVES' regarding ordering for branches.
SA/BRA/3/1/2/24
Allocation sheets
1957Sheets listing branch names and numbers with blank columns to be filled in for stock, ordering, and the days of the week.
SA/BR/15/21
"Grocery and Provisions: Stock Book" booklet
Jun 1959Blank stock book for 31 London Road, Bognor Regis branch. The date is revised. Contains instructions followed by tables for the number of packets or articles to be entered in the appropriate price...
SA/BRA/4/2/32
Prices, stocks and sales of butter, margarine and other cooking fats and oils, 1959 - 1965
1959-1965Papers showing prices, stocks, sales of butter, margarine and other cooking fats and oils. Also shows number of branches stocking each product. Includes itemised branded and own brand products....
SA/FIN/12/16/1
Portable data collector
[1960s-1980s]Unit used for scanning bar codes. Probably used for scanning shelf edge labels within branches for stock control purposes. Consists of unit with keypad, verbatim data cassette and laser scanning wand...
SA/BR/17/2