Press releases, 2014

Press release about the 2013 Sainsbury’s Farming Conference in December.

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Press release announcing that "at the end of a year where the British food supply industry has seen a number of challenges, from tackling variable weather to beef contamination, Sainsbury’s has...

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Press release announcing that a "recycling drive helps Forest Stewardship Council protect world’s forests. 50% of Brits recycle Christmas cards or wrapping paper after the holidays. "

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Press release announcing that "as 2014 promises another fantastic year for athletics in the UK, Sainsbury’s has signed a new long-term deal with British Athletics, building on the momentum of the...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s has set a new price paid to its British dairy farmers through the sustainable Cost of Production (COP) model. "

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Press release announcing that "savvy Sainsbury’s customers saved a record £120 million by redeeming their Nectar points in the run up to Christmas and the New Year.[i] This is up nine per cent on...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s reaches another milestone this week as the number of Sainsbury’s Local stores exceeds its supermarkets for the first time. This follows news that...

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Press release announcing that "with the relaunch of Sainsbury’s basics in full swing the retailer launches a major new campaign tonight to highlight not only the great value of the range but also...

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Relates to skincare and make up.

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s stores in Wales are encouraging customers and colleagues to apply for the Welsh Community Grant Fund. Over £53,000 will be allocated to a range of...

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Press release announcing that "Fishermen’s Mission charity was presented with a cheque of over £25,000 from Sainsbury’s. Raised over three weeks, the donation by the retailer is accumulated from...

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Press release announcing that "a thrilling Sainsbury’s Glasgow International Match, which included 13 wins for British Athletes, proved the perfect curtain raiser to the indoor season at the...

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Press release featuring the "introductory remarks...made by David Tyler, Justin King and Mike Coupe at the media briefing this morning, following the announcement of Mike's succession in July".

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Press release featuring Justin King's (outgoing CEO) message to Sainsbury's staff.

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Press release announcing "that Justin King has decided to step down in July 2014 after 10 years as CEO, and that Mike Coupe, currently the Group Commercial Director, will succeed him as CEO."

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s is investing millions in the return of its Active Kids scheme, to help children lead healthier, more active lifestyles. Fronted by ambassadors David...

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Press release promoting gifts for Valentine's Day.

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Press release promoting a new product range of "authentic fresh curry bases in four mouth-watering varieties".

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Press release announcing that "from Monday 10 February until 16 February Sainsbury’s is offering movie fans the first ever Video on Demand film and eBook ‘bundle’ on the release of hit movie...

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Press release announcing new products - ‘Drizzle Pots’ which are additions to the My Goodness! range

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s has started a major recruitment campaign in London to find 500 Team Leaders and 200 Managers for its convenience stores".

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Press release announcing that "eBooks by Sainsbury’s has launched a record-breaking two-year offer designed to encourage millions of children to read more. From today, everyone buying a box of...

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Press release promoting Sainsbury's Easter egg range.

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Press release announcing that "85% of adults do not know how many calories there are in a glass of wine according to new research released today from Sainsbury’s. The study comes as the retailer...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s, the UK’s 7th largest clothing retailer, has signed a new two year deal with Gok Wan, creative force behind the Gok for Tu collections designed...

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Press release announcing that "Kimberley Walsh worked up a sweat today, recreating shots from Olivia Newton-John’s iconic video ‘Physical’ to showcase the launch of the official Sport Relief...

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Press release announcing that "Justin King, Sainsbury’s Chief Executive reinforced the importance of British sourcing at today’s NFU conference. At a time when the UK faces a storm of adverse...

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Press release about "Sainsbury’s Jon Rudoe is to join the retailer’s Operating Board as Digital and Technology Director in a move that recognises the rapidly growing importance of online and...

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Press release announcing that "Sport Relief is back and Sainsbury’s is going the extra mile to help customers and colleagues fundraise. The first-ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games takes place in...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury's has taken the top spot of Greenpeace's tuna league table which looks at the sustainability standard of tinned tuna sold in supermarkets."

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Press release announcing that "ticket registration for the Sainsbury’s Glasgow Grand Prix opens as British Athletics confirm that double world and Olympic champion Mo Farah (coach: Alberto Salazar)...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s launched the first ‘grown by women’ coffee to hit mainstream shelves in the UK at a coffee tasting event in the House of Commons yesterday, hosted in...

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Press release announcing that "nearly 11,000 Sainsbury’s colleagues will share in the company's success as two Sharesave plans mature, with the biggest savers in the five year plan set to profit...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s is launching a new online book club giving you the chance to discover exciting new books, add your own reviews, meet other book lovers, win prizes, and...

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Press release announcing that "eBooks by Sainsbury’s has sold its international social network subsidiary aNobii to Italy’s largest publishing group, Mondadori. The asset sale will enable eBooks...

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Press release announcing that "Sainsbury’s, the nation’s biggest retailer for frozen freefrom food, has introduced new British frozen pork sausages to its freefrom food range".

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