UK: Sainsbury’s launches laundry detergent in cartons
Sainsbury’s, the UK grocery retailer, has announced what it claims is a UK first, with the launch of a new line of laundry detergents in cartons, replacing its existing 750ml plastic bottles. The supermarket chain said the switch from plastic to cardboard would halve carbon emissions associated with the range, as well as taking 13 lorries […]
UK: Sainsbury’s partners with Just Eat for deliveries
UK based supermarket retailer Sainsbury’s has signed a partnership agreement with takeaway food app Just Eat for rapid grocery deliveries. According to an article in Retail Gazette, the partnership will allow Sainsbury’s customers to benefit from 30-minute deliveries. In a first phase, the service will be available in London, Edinburgh and Bristol, launching in 175 […]
UK: Sainsbury and Asda call off planned merger
Sainsbury and Asda, the two UK retail giants, have announced they have decided to call off their proposed merger after the move was blocked by the UK’s competition watchdog. The BBC reports that the Competition and Markets Authority was concerned the deal would lead to price rises and longer checkout queues. Asda and Sainsbury announced […]
UK: Sainsbury’s and Asda announce merger agreement
Supermarket chains Sainsbury’s and Asda, the 2nd and 3rd leading players in UK grocery retail respectively, have announced that they have reached an agreement to merge the two business in a deal that is set to shake up the UK supermarket sector. “The Combined Business will create a dynamic new player in UK retail with an outstanding […]