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The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sainsbury's slashes price of kitchen gadget to just 1p in huge homeware sale and shoppers can't believe their eyes
SAINSBURY'S has slashed the price of a kitchen gadget to just 1p in a huge homeware sale and shoppers can't believe their eyes. The supermarket has cut prices on a host of electrical goods in some of its stores including stand mixers, hoovers and microwaves. It appears the giant homeware sale isn't live across all of Sainsbury's stores and just selected ones. Branches which have reduced stock are selling some bargains though, including one which is flogging a milk frother for just 1p. The 450ml Cookworks frother comes with dual-settings so you can foam up cold or warm milk. Posting on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook page, one shopper shared a photo of the 1p buy. They said: "Probably very limited stock but these are scanning at 1p in Sainsbury's." The post has caught the attention of dozens of shoppers, with one commenting: "Get to Sainsbury's!" Another said: "What a great find you got." Customer reports online suggest Sainsbury's has only slashed prices on its homeware items in certain, smaller shops. Bear that in mind if you're thinking of darting down to your nearest branch to pick up a bargain. Remember, you can find your nearest Sainsbury's store by visiting Remember too, to always compare prices to make sure an item or product you're planning on buying is the cheapest out there. You can use websites like to compare supermarket prices and Price Runner or Price Spy a wider selection of retailers. It comes after Sainsbury's shoppers spotted flowers and plants at majorly discounted prices earlier this week. Eagle-eyed customers clocked a huge baby clothes sale earlier this month too, with prices starting from 90p. OTHER SAINSBURY'S NEWS Sainsbury's today nationwide. The discounts were previously only redeemable for online orders or via the Smart Shop app or handset in stores. However, shoppers can now scan their Nectar card at the tills to claim the discounts. Two new Bournville chocolate bars are being launched at Sainsbury's stores over the coming days too. Shoppers can buy the Hazelnut and Salted Caramel flavours for £2.20 or £1.75 if they've got a Nectar Card. Cadbury said the bars will be launched on shelves later this month. Results published by Sainsbury's at the start of July revealed a boost to sales thanks to Marks and Spencer's cyber attack. The retailer reported a 4.7% rise in group sales for the 16 weeks to June, excluding fuel. Grocery sales jumped by 5%, while Argos saw a 4.4% increase as shoppers bought fans and paddling pools during the warm weather. Sainsbury's said it had achieved its highest market share since 2016, growing share three years in a row. Boss Simon Roberts admitted that the M&S disruption had helped, saying: 'If a store is low on stock, customers will go somewhere nearby. We've had a little bit of benefit." How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
The Independent
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Why some freebies for supermarket staff are being scrapped
Sainsbury 's is replacing free crisps and biscuits in staff rooms with healthier "light meal" options such as soups, porridge and bread. The supermarket says this change supports the government 's campaign against obesity and ensures a more consistent range of free food for employees. These new provisions will be implemented across all Sainsbury's outlets, Argos sites, and distribution centres. The initiative aligns with the Labour government's broader plans to reduce obesity levels in the UK, which currently affect over a quarter of the English population and cost the NHS an estimated 11 billion annually. Sainsbury's CEO, Simon Roberts, has expressed support for government proposals that could require supermarkets to reduce calories in shopping baskets, with potential fines for non-compliance.
The Independent
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Sainsbury's to ban unhealthy snacks for staff amid government obesity crackdown
Sainsbury 's is set to remove free crisps and biscuits from its staff rooms in a bid to support the government's campaign against obesity in the UK. Staff members will, instead, be offered items from a list of approved 'light meal' options, including soups, porridge and bread. These options are intended to replace the 'largely unhealthy snacks' that colleagues had complained about, and which, some staff claimed, were vanishing before the end of their shifts. The supermarket insists the changes will ensure a 'more consistent range of free food' and give employees the chance to 'make light meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner'. 'We are committed to ensuring that every colleague who needs it can have something to eat at work,' it added. The new guidelines will apply across all Sainsbury's outlets, Argos sites and distribution centres. The move comes against the backdrop of the Labour government planning a wave of new measures to reduce levels of obesity. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities estimates that more than a quarter of the English population is now obese. Rates of obesity have doubled since the 1990s, costing the NHS an estimated £11 billion a year, which is three times the annual budget for the ambulance services. Health secretary Wes Streeting has warned that, unless the 'rising tide of cost and demand' is curbed, the NHS 'risks becoming unsustainable'. Simon Roberts, Sainsbury's chief executive and a member of the government's Food Strategy Advisory Board, has welcomed Labour's latest proposals to order supermarkets to shave up to 100 calories off the average shopping basket, a measure that, if unmet, could incur fines. He has urged that such rules be applied 'across the entirety of our food sector'. Meanwhile, ministers are also plotting regulations for restaurants to monitor diners' calorie intake and drive it down further.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sainsbury's like-for-like sales grew 4.7% in Q1 FY25/26
British supermarket chain Sainsbury's has reported a 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, for the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year 2025/26 (FY25/26). Grocery sales rose 5%, total retail (excluding fuel) by 4.9% and general merchandise and clothing 4.2%. Argos saw a 4.4% increase in sales, ahead of a subdued and intensely competitive general merchandise market facing deflationary pressures, aided by favourable warm and dry weather conditions. Sainsbury's has delivered wjat it describes as the 'highest market share since 2016,' gaining share for the third consecutive year. J Sainsbury chief executive Simon Roberts stated: 'We know how important it is that we provide consistently great value and we have built further on our strong competitive position, improving our prices against all key competitors year-on-year. 'We're now offering even more opportunities for customers to save on the items they buy most often through the biggest Aldi Price Match commitment in the market, covering around 800 everyday essentials. As a result, our value for money customer satisfaction scores are the highest they have ever been.' The company continues to expect to deliver a retail underlying operating profit of £1bn ($1.3bn) and retail free cash flow of more than £500m in FY25/26. The profit delivery will be supported by growth in Nectar profit contribution and cost-saving delivery, with a greater weight towards the second half of the year compared to the previous year. Sainsbury's stated: "Our value proposition is stronger than ever and we've improved our price position against all key competitors year-on-year. Value for money customer satisfaction scores are the highest they have ever been". Sainsbury's has also seen an 18% increase in sales of its Taste the Difference range and launched 450 new products in the first quarter, with more than 250 of these in Taste the Difference. Roberts added: 'We have great momentum, growing faster than the market for three consecutive years and we are well set to deliver another strong performance over the summer. Boosted by a sunny spring, we're already off to a great start with Taste the Difference fresh food sales up 20% as customers enjoy our delicious new deli and picnic ranges, which are perfect for sharing with friends and family.' Convenience sales grew 6%, with high customer satisfaction scores reflecting a positive response to the Aldi Price Match commitment. Groceries Online sales also increased by 6%, with growth in both orders and basket size. The company said it is progressing with its 'More for More' plan, opening seven new convenience stores and two new supermarkets, both performing ahead of expectations. Tu Clothing sales grew by 8%, with womenswear up by 13%. Sainsbury's is investing in reducing fulfilment costs, tighter stock management, and optimising the store operating model to support its customer proposition. Sainsbury's added: 'We are confident in delivering £1bn of cost savings by March 2027, investing in high-returning activity across the customer proposition, productivity, operations and technology stability and resilience.' Sainsbury's has reported a significant rise in its after-tax profit to £242m ($320m) for the fiscal year 2024/25 (FY24/25) – a 76.6% increase from the previous year's £137m. "Sainsbury's like-for-like sales grew 4.7% in Q1 FY25/26" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Sainsbury's sees sales boost thank to Marks & Spencer cyber attack
Grocery sales for the supermarket jumped by 5 per cent, SAINSBURY'S MARK UP Sainsbury's sees sales boost thank to Marks & Spencer cyber attack Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAINSBURY'S has seen a boost in sales, partly thanks to the cyber attack that disrupted rival Marks & Spencer earlier this year. The supermarket reported a 4.7 per cent rise in group sales for the 16 weeks to June 21, excluding fuel. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Sainsbury's has seen a sales boost thanks to the cyber attack on Marks & Spencer Credit: Getty Grocery sales jumped by 5 per cent, while Argos saw a 4.4 per cent increase as shoppers bought fans and paddling pools during the warm weather. Sainsbury's said it had achieved its highest market share since 2016, growing share three years in a row. Boss Simon Roberts admitted that the M&S disruption had helped, saying: 'If a store is low on stock, customers will go somewhere nearby. 'We've had a little bit of benefit.' At yesterday's annual general meeting, M&S boss Stuart Machin said he expects online services to be fully restored within four weeks. Sainsbury's said strong first quarter performers included Taste the Difference fresh food, which saw sales surge 20 per cent as customers snapped up picnic and deli ranges in the sunny weather. Tu Clothing sales jumped 8 per cent, driven by a 13 per cent womenswear leap. Sainsbury's also confirmed it is on track to meet its £1billion profit target for the year, despite the impact of price cuts. Meanwhile, food price inflation rose 3.7 per cent in June, up from 2.8 per cent in May. Money News Today - Daily Episode RATE CUT HINT MILLIONS of borrowers could see their costs drop as interest rate cuts look more likely next month. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said the labour market is 'softening', with pay rises slowing down. Markets now predict a 75 per cent chance of rates being cut from 4.25 per cent to four per cent. Mr Bailey said: 'The path of interest rates will be gradually downwards.' PLUGS A HOLE SOUTHERN WATER's owner has pumped £1.2billion into the struggling utility to shore up its finances. Australian firm Macquaire, which used to own Thames Water, has already handed over £655million, with another £545million expected by December. Southern Water, which serves 4.7 million people in the South and South East, has built up nearly £9billion in debt. SQUEEZE ON CASH ISAS SAVERS are set to be dealt a blow as the Chancellor plans to slash the cash ISA allowance. Right now, you can save up to £20,000-a-year tax-free across four ISAs: cash, stocks and shares, lifetime, and innovative finance. The £20,000 limit will stay, but the amount allowed in cash ISAs is set to be reduced, according to The Financial Times. It is intended to encourage more money into stocks and shares ISAs, which potentially offer better returns and more support to the economy. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
