"J Sainsbury plc Annual Results: A Year of Progress" programme, 30 May 2001

Recording of a special Sainsbury's Business Television programme shown following the announcement of Sainsbury's annual financial results. The programme features an interview of Peter Davis (J Sainsbury plc Group Chief Executive) by Sophie Raworth (TV news presenter) about the company's performance, developments in the company and future plans. It was broadcast on 30 May 2001 by satellite to Sainsbury's stores, depots and offices. Although it is preceded by a Sainsbury's Business Television countdown screen, the audience for the programme is not specified during the programme itself; it may have been intended for investors and/or financial journalists as well as Sainsbury's staff (mainly store management teams).

The programme starts with a short video showing some of the highlights of the year including new ranges, developments of stores, new services, changes in the company, and awards. This is followed by the interview which discusses matters including: the financial results; improved sales; progress on 'first for food' - improving quality and service; cutting costs - working with suppliers, being more efficient; new store formats Centrals and Locals; reinvigoration of stores; competition; Sainsbury's property company to make extra money from store sites; Sainsbury's Bank growth; online services Sainsbury's to You home delivery service; USA subsidiary Shaw's supermarkets; supply chain developments - new depots and computer systems; focus on 'delivering great service'; head office to move from Blackfriars to Holborn; developing non-food range including Jeff & Co clothes, pharmacy, cookware; profit margins; momentum in business.

Duration: 16 minutes 30 seconds.