Sainsbury's Business Television programme about 2003 interim financial results, 19 November 2003

Recording of a special Sainsbury's Business Television programme shown following the announcement of Sainsbury's interim financial results. The programme features highlights of an interview "for the City [of London]" of Sir Peter Davis (J Sainsbury plc Group Chief Executive) by an unidentified reporter about the company's performance, changes in the company and their priorities. This is followed by an update for Sainsbury's staff. The programme was broadcast on 19 November 2003 by satellite to Sainsbury's stores, depots and offices. The interview for external audiences was presumably also made available on the company's website so that it could be watched by investors and financial journalists.

Contents:
1. Introduction by Peter Davis for Business Television programme.
2. Highlights of Peter Davis' interview for the City - Justin King to become new Chief Executive; store performance and transformation programme - new depots, new non-food range, stores disrupted affecting sales; market positioning - position on price, potential impact of Morrisons buying Safeway, effect of transformation programme; update for colleagues - Justin King starting at company, business as usual, Christmas, checkout service, availability, new depots, focus on 'operational excellence', press commentary on company, thanks staff.

Duration: 9 minutes.