Press releases, 1998
Many of the press releases are available on the Internet Archive at: https://web.archive.org/web/20040625221552/http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/media/news_releases.cfm?year=2001&before=yes
- Ref. No: SA/PR/2/1/33
- Format: File/Folder
- Date: 1998
- Level: File
- Extent: 1 box file
- Access: Open
"Sainsbury's Ap-peels to Londoners" press release, [c. 1998]
[c. 1998]SA/PR/2/1/33/1
"Spec-tacular new offer for Sainsbury's shoppers" press release, 13 Jan 1998
13 Jan 1998Press release announcing Sainsbury's will be selling prescription spectacles in stores with pharmacies.
SA/PR/2/1/33/2
"Sainsbury's Adds A Fresh Twist to an Old Wives' Tale" press release, 19 Jan 1998
19 Jan 1998Press releaae giving advice on winter ailments.
SA/PR/2/1/33/3
"You 'Beaut' - Australia Day 1998!" press release, 23 Jan 1998
23 Jan 1998Press release promoting Australian food.
SA/PR/2/1/33/4
"Sainsbury's treats Harper family to LA holiday" press release, 5 Feb 1998-13 Feb 1998
5-13 Feb 1998Press release announcing that a family were able to pay for a flight to Los Angeles using the points earned on their Reward Card. "Sainsbury's Reward Card Facts" are attached. There are copies dated 5...
SA/PR/2/1/33/5
"J Sainsbury plc - Trading Statement for the 16 weeks to 10th January 1998" press release, 06 Feb 1998
6 Feb 1998SA/PR/2/1/33/6
"Sainsbury's Soup Goes Saucy For Valentine's Day!" press release, [Feb 1998]
[Feb 1998]SA/PR/2/1/33/7
"Sainsbury's 'legendary' labels on show" photocall press release, 27 Feb 1998
27 Feb 1998Press release announcing a photocall at Cromwell Road, London store relating to Sainsbury's nutritional labels.
SA/PR/2/1/33/8
"Sainsbury's Leads in Labelling" press release, 27 Feb 1998
27 Feb 1998Press release about Sainsbury's nutritional labelling.
SA/PR/2/1/33/9
"Sainsbury's Launches 95% Fat Free Ready Meals" press release
1 Mar 1998SA/PR/2/1/33/10
"Sainsbury's goes 'LOCAL'" press release, 03 Mar 1998
3 Mar 1998Press release announcing the launch of Sainsbury's Local convenience stores. The first pilot store is to open on Fulham Palace Road, London.
SA/PR/2/1/33/11
"Sainsbury's Partners Up With British Diatetic Association To Promote First Food Awareness Week" press release, 05 Mar 1998
5 Mar 1998SA/PR/2/1/33/12
"Sainsbury's Supports Green Claims Code For Clearer Labelling" press release, 06 Mar 1998
6 Mar 1998Printout of press release by archivist from Internet Archive copy of Sainsbury's website.
SA/PR/2/1/33/13
"Yes We Have New Bananas!" press release, 12 Mar 1998
12 Mar 1998Press release announcing the launch of Sainsbury's organic bananas.
SA/PR/2/1/33/14
"Sainsbury's Hots Up Trial on Temperature Indicators" press release, 13 Mar 1998
13 Mar 1998SA/PR/2/1/33/15
"Sainsbury's Millennium Stores Set to Break Energy Mould" press release, 13 Mar 1998
13 Mar 1998Printout of press release by archivist from Internet Archive copy of Sainsbury's website.
SA/PR/2/1/33/16
"Sainsbury's Pilots Europe's First Personalised Interactive Customer Touch-Screen" press release, 13 Feb 1998-15 Feb 1998
13-15 Feb 1998Press release announcing the launch of Reward Point touch screens.
SA/PR/2/1/33/17
"Slice Up Your Life With Sainsbury's Organic Bread" press release, 31 Mar 1998
31 Mar 1998Press release announcing a new product - Sainsbury's White Organic Bread.
SA/PR/2/1/33/18
"Sainsbury's Builds Greencare Brand with FSC Logo" press release, 01 Apr 1998
1 Apr 1998Printout of press release by archivist from Internet Archive copy of Sainsbury's website.
SA/PR/2/1/33/19
"A Bun in The Oven Is Worth Two in The Pack!" press release, 02 Apr 1998
2 Apr 1998Press release promoting Sainsbury's Kit to Bake Hot Cross Buns.
SA/PR/2/1/33/20
"Fresh root available at Sainsbury's for Jewish Passover" press release
2 Apr 1998Press release announcing that horseradish root and other ritual foods for the Jewish Passover festival will be available from many of Sainsbury's stores.
SA/PR/2/1/33/21
"Sainsbury's Launches New Plans for Home Shopping" press release, 06 Apr 1998
6 Apr 1998Press release announcing the launch of the Orderline remote shopping service at 32 stores. Customers will be able to order their shopping by internet, phone or fax and collect it for a £3.50 fee or...
SA/PR/2/1/33/22
"Sainsbury's Staff To Present The Queen with Hot Cross Buns and Easter Eggs" press release, 08 Apr 1998
8 Apr 1998Press release announcing that on Maundy Thursday (9 April) staff from Sainsbury's Commercial Road in Portsmouth and their children will present the Queen with hot cross buns and Easter eggs in a...
SA/PR/2/1/33/23
"Sainsbury's Kicks Off World Cup Feeding Frenzy" press release, 21 Apr 1998
21 Apr 1998Press release announcing the new Sainsbury's World Cup '98 products.
SA/PR/2/1/33/24
"Sainsbury's Savacentre and Adams Childrenswear Form Strategic Partnership" press release, 28 Apr 1998
28 Apr 1998Press release announcing the partnership to sell Adams Childrenswear in Savacentre stores from September 1998.
SA/PR/2/1/33/25
"The Pitter 'Platter' of Football Feasts" press release, 01 May 1998
1 May 1998Press release promoting the Sainsbury's Roast Chicken Platter (serves 10 to 15) available to order from delicatessen counters as "the ideal half time feast for football fans" during the World Cup.
SA/PR/2/1/33/26
"Sainsbury's Has Organics Licked!" press release, May 1998
May 1998Press release announcing the introduction of Sainsbury's Organic Ice Cream.
SA/PR/2/1/33/27
"An Oriental Feast That's Fit for A King" press release, May 1998
May 1998Press release announcing Sainsbury's new range of ready prepared Moghlai Indian meals.
SA/PR/2/1/33/28
"Sainsbury's Offers Customers Last Minute Information on London Referendum" press release, 01 May 1998
1 May 1998Press release announcing that Sainsbury's will be erecting information booths in three London stores to provide information about the referendum on the Government's proposals for a Mayor and Assembly...
SA/PR/2/1/33/29
"Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Chairman of Sainsbury's said today" press release, 06 May 1998
6 May 1998Press release of a statement by Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Chairman of Sainsbury's announcing that he has decided that he will retire in September 1998 from the Board to pursue his political and...
SA/PR/2/1/33/30
"Statement by Sir George Bull" press release, 06 May 1998
6 May 1998Press release giving a statement by Sir George Bull expressing that he is "proud and honoured to take on the role of Chairman of the great Sainsbury Group".
SA/PR/2/1/33/31
"Preliminary Results 1997/98" press release, 06 May 1998
6 May 1998Press release summarising Sainsbury's preliminary results, including a review of performance.
SA/PR/2/1/33/32
"Sainsbury's Nets Deal with Scottish F.A. press release, 18 May 1998
18 May 1998Press release announcing Sainsbury's sponsorship deal with the Scottish Football Association during the World Cup, and that themed activities and World Cup merchandise will be on offer at the...
SA/PR/2/1/33/33
"Logica and Sainsbury's Help Smaller Businesses Through The Millennium Minefield" press release, 19 May 1998
19 May 1998Draft press release (photocopy of fax) announcing Logica's and Sainsbury's new report 'PC Software and the Year 2000 - a practical guide'.
SA/PR/2/1/33/34
"J Sainsbury plc announces disposal of Giant Food Inc." , 19 May 1998
19 May 1998Printout of press release by archivist from Internet Archive copy of Sainsbury's website.
SA/PR/2/1/33/35
"Sainsbury's To Offer Best Range of Organic Food" press release, 21 May 1998
21 May 1998Press release announcing that Sainsbury's will be increasing its organic food range to over 300 lines by mid July 1998.
SA/PR/2/1/33/36
"Sainsbury's Makes Things Easier For Parents" press release, 27 May 1998
27 May 1998Press release announcing that Sainsbury's will become the first retailer to issue Parent and Infant windscreen badges to customers who are heavily pregnant or have children under five years old, and...
SA/PR/2/1/33/37
"Extra Savings at Sainsbury's - At the Touch of a Screen" press release, 29 May 1998
29 May 1998Press release announcing the trial of 'Reward Point' touch screen kiosks at Sainsbury's store in Alperton, London. The kiosks for use by Sainsbury's Reward Card holders will enable them to get special...
SA/PR/2/1/33/38
"Sainsbury's - The Organic Leader" press release, 1 Jun 1998
1 Jun 1998Press release about Sainsbury's organic food range, and the growing demand for organic food.
SA/PR/2/1/33/40
"Sainsbury's To Launch New Cleaner Petrol" press release, 5 Jun 1998
5 Jun 1998Press release announcing that Sainsbury's will be selling a cleaner, low emission unleaded petrol called City Petrol initially at 10 of its filling stations around London.
SA/PR/2/1/33/41
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