James L Woods

Newsletter for staff in the Depot Division of J. Sainsbury Ltd. Contents: “Record £221m turnover” annual financial results for 1970/71 financial year “A beef to boast about!” 'Philpott File' television programme featuring beef processing at Charlton Depot “The links in the chain” impact of the new Manager Ordering System “Bretton the big one for 1972” opening of new Bretton supermarket 25k sq. Ft. “Adverse trend on depot costs” rise in total depot division costs “The big-league boys” listing of some of the biggest food chains in the UK, comparing the financial results and numbers of stores of each company “A firm to be proud of” comment on list above. “Sainsbury’s open here in June” summary of intended branch openings. “Ready Steady Deppo” cartoon representation of depot life “Responsibility goes right down the line” interview with depot board director Gurth Hoyer Millar by J.L. Woods “Depot Summit” depot managers annual meeting “The efficient depot” bullet points on depot practice. Cartoon on wage negotiations.

Photograph by Brian Shuel of one of the weekly design meetings at Sainsbury's (which discussed the design of packaging and publicity material etc). The picture is part of a set of black and white images most of which are similar to or show the same subject as the colour images published in the book 'JS 100: The Story of Sainsbury's' edited by James Boswell (1969). This image is similar to one on page 81 of 'JS 100'. On the photograph can be seen (left to right): Peter Dixon (Chief Designer), John Davan Sainsbury (Vice Chairman and Head of Trading) [later Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover], J.L. Woods (Jim Woods) (Advertising Manager), and three unidentified men.

Photograph by Brian Shuel of one of the weekly design meetings at Sainsbury's (which discussed the design of packaging and publicity material etc). The picture is part of a set of black and white images most of which are similar to or show the same subject as the colour images published in the book 'JS 100: The Story of Sainsbury's' edited by James Boswell (1969). This image is similar to one on page 81 of 'JS 100'. On the photograph can be seen (at the back, left to right): Peter Dixon (Chief Designer), John Davan Sainsbury (Vice Chairman and Head of Trading) [later Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover], J.L. Woods (Jim Woods) (Advertising Manager), and two unidentified men in the foreground.

Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Includes Cecil Roberts, Jim Woods (centre) and Sir (later Lord) J.D. Sainsbury (right). Photographer's reference number 2509/1/12A.

Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Caption on back of print identifies Mr [Bernard] Ramm pictured (top right). Also pictured in photograph is Cecil Roberts (left), Jim Woods (centre) and Arthur Trask (seated). Peter Davis can be seen in the background. Photographer's reference number 2509/3/33.

Keywords: Colchester Sainsbury's/B.H.S [British Home Stores]. hypermarket plan [SavaCentre] p.1; South Eastern area's Miss J.S. contest p.1 and p.8; annual general meeting p.1; abolition of clocking-in p.2; Sainsbury's veterans' trip to Hastings p.2; cricket (with photographs) p.2 and p.3; Wood Green branch (with photograph) p.2; Sainsbury lorry drivers (with photographs) p.3; new kind of delivery lorry at Buntingford depot p.3; new range of 'J.S. label' ladies' jumpers (with photograph) p.3; Sainsbury's trolleys p.3; construction of supermarket at Kempton (with photographs) pp.4-5; opening of new Watney Street branch (with photographs) pp.4-5; opening of new Central Northampton branch (with photographs) p.5; Daisy Knight, printroom manager (with photograph) p.6; retirement of Norman Johnson, manager of branch engineering (with photograph) p.6; retirement of Jim Woods, publicity manager (with photograph) p.6; 'It's a Knock-out' contest staged by the South Eastern area SSA [Sainsbury's Staff Association] (with photographs) p.8; Buntingford depot's annual Gala Day (with photograph) p.8

Front page: "Not too hot to handle" about hot summer effect on produce; "Town hall price lists about local price surveys/comparisons; anti-influenza is out about flu vaccine not being offered to staff; Page 2: "Bomb-hoax at East Ham is no joke"; "Hilary gets crowned again but it doesn't turn her head" about Sainsbury supergirl; "JS urges shoppers to speak out"; "Hot start for Hayes End" about a new store opening in Middlesex; "Take a card and save a life" about kidney donor cards being displayed in stores. Page 3: "Pinner makes a little energy go a long way" about energy conservation; "Cheesman's dip" about Allan Cheesman receiving the diploma of Wine and Spirit Education Trust; "Is there anybody out there who wants to come in?" about the Mastiff security system installed in the computer room at Blackfriars [head office]; "First-aiders inspect 'remains'" about first-aiders visiting the Gordon Museum. Page 4 & 5: "Women at work" interviews with 6 women, Ann Everett, Susan Dark, Anne Couzens, Veronica Miller, Muriel Barnett and Mary Daly. Page 6: "Lovers' meating ends in marriage" retirement of Jim Woods, George Ince and Alan Rickman. Page 7: People appointments, long service, retirements and obituary. Page 8: "New labs for old" about JS central laboratories moving to Rennie House.

Newsletter for staff in the Depot Division of J. Sainsbury Ltd. Contents: “1972” summary of plans for the financial year 1972/3 “There will be 17 new branches in 1972” list of planned new branches for the year. “The Chairman comments on the Common Market” record of interview on Panorama “Branch Ordering” outline of new ordering system with cartoons. “Board Postpones Decision” consideration of proposal for meat packing line at Buntingford depot. “SCASS” outline of Supplies Control and Scheduling System (computer system for controlling stock at the depots). “S.J. Cody” retirement of Depot Divisional Distribution Manager. Cartoon of management communication style. "Interview No 2 with Depot Division Director" - interview of Gurth Hoyer Millar by J.L. Woods "Sainsbury's Best Buy Says "Which?" - Sainsbury's being praised in 'Which?' magazine November 1971 report on 13 major national grocery chains. "Depot Review" - questionnaire asking what readers would like to see in 'Depot Review'

Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Caption on the back identifies Jim Woods, pictured (right) in photograph. Also includes Tom Vyner (centre). Photographer's reference number 2509/2/7.

Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Caption on back of print identifies guests as: "L-R Mr RJ [Robert Sainsbury], Max Justice, retired director and current president of the veterans association and Jim Woods, retired senior manager." Photographer's reference number 2509/3/4.

Photograph by Brian Shuel of one of the weekly design meetings at Sainsbury's (which discussed the design of packaging and publicity material etc). The picture is part of a set of black and white images most of which are similar to or show the same subject as the colour images published in the book 'JS 100: The Story of Sainsbury's' edited by James Boswell (1969). This image is similar to one on page 81 of 'JS 100'. On the photograph can be seen (left to right): Peter Dixon (Chief Designer), John Davan Sainsbury (Vice Chairman and Head of Trading) [later Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover], J.L. Woods (Jim Woods) (Advertising Manager), and three unidentified men.

Keywords: closure of Clapham offices p.2; Basingstoke clubhouse, depot, SSA [Sainsbury's Staff Association] p.3; Freezer Centre, Burnt Oak p.3; dimmer switches, electrical items p.4; Keith Brackenborough, packaging, labelling p.4; 'hot-boning', meat preparation p.5; East Barnet Road, store development p.5; Easy Pint instant milk p.5; Northwich, store development pp.8-11; hardware, kitchen tinware pp.12-13 & 17; Jim Woods p.18; Bill Heron p.19; Issues Related Informational System IRIS, computers goods database p.21; Doug Bramham p.22; Ted Smith p.23; JS Amateur Dramatic Society, archive p.24.

One other person pictured with Lord Alan (left) and J[im] Woods (right) in a store (probably somewhere in the Southampton area). Photograph by Southern Newspapers Ltd. Southampton.

Photograph by Brian Shuel of one of the weekly design meetings at Sainsbury's (which discussed the design of packaging and publicity material etc). The picture is part of a set of black and white images most of which are similar to or show the same subject as the colour images published in the book 'JS 100: The Story of Sainsbury's' edited by James Boswell (1969). This image is similar to one on page 81 of 'JS 100'. On the photograph can be seen (left to right): Peter Dixon (Chief Designer), John Davan Sainsbury (Vice Chairman and Head of Trading) [later Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover], J.L. Woods (Jim Woods) (Advertising Manager), and three unidentified men.

Photograph by Brian Shuel of one of the weekly design meetings at Sainsbury's (which discussed the design of packaging and publicity material etc). The picture is part of a set of black and white images most of which are similar to or show the same subject as the colour images published in the book 'JS 100: The Story of Sainsbury's' edited by James Boswell (1969). This image is similar to one on page 81 of 'JS 100'. On the photograph can be seen (left to right): Peter Dixon (Chief Designer), John Davan Sainsbury (Vice Chairman and Head of Trading) [later Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover], J.L. Woods (Jim Woods) (Advertising Manager).

Also appears to include Jim Woods [publicity manager] (right).

Photograph taken at Lord Sainsbury of Drury Lane's 80th birthday dinner held at the Dorchester. The event was attended by Sainsbury's directors (including members of the Sainsbury family) and some retired senior managers and directors. Sir Robert Sainsbury (left), Max Justice, retired director and current president of the veterans association (centre) and Jim Woods, retired senior manager (right) pictured in photograph. Photographer's reference number 2509/3/10.

Photograph by Brian Shuel of one of the weekly design meetings at Sainsbury's (which discussed the design of packaging and publicity material etc). The picture is part of a set of black and white images most of which are similar to or show the same subject as the colour images published in the book 'JS 100: The Story of Sainsbury's' edited by James Boswell (1969). This image is similar to one on page 81 of 'JS 100'. On the photograph can be seen (left to right): Peter Dixon (Chief Designer), John Davan Sainsbury (Vice Chairman and Head of Trading) [later Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover], J.L. Woods (Jim Woods) (Advertising Manager).

Photograph by Brian Shuel of one of the weekly design meetings at Sainsbury's (which discussed the design of packaging and publicity material etc). The picture is part of a set of black and white images most of which are similar to or show the same subject as the colour images published in the book 'JS 100: The Story of Sainsbury's' edited by James Boswell (1969). This image is similar to one on page 81 of 'JS 100'. On the photograph can be seen (left to right): Peter Dixon (Chief Designer), John Davan Sainsbury (Vice Chairman and Head of Trading) [later Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover], J.L. Woods (Jim Woods) (Advertising Manager).