UK grocery inflation slows, Aldi and Lidl take more market share

12th Sep 2023 08:18

(Sharecast News) - Prices at UK supermarkets rose at their slowest pace in a year last month, but that wasn't enough to stop the vast majority of shoppers worrying about the cost of their shopping.

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Sainsbury's sells its mortgage book to the Co-operative Bank

11th Aug 2023 15:17

(Sharecast News) - Grocery giant J Sainsbury announced on Friday that its financial subsidiary, Sainsbury's Bank, has sold its mortgage portfolio to the Co-operative Bank in a cash transaction worth £464m.

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Sainsbury's holds guidance as sales rise

4th Jul 2023 07:03

(Sharecast News) - UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's reported an 11% rise in grocery sales in the four months to June 24 and maintained annual guidance as it said food inflation was showing signs of falling.

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Sunday share tips: Sainsbury's, Thor Exploration

2nd Jul 2023 15:05

(Sharecast News) - The Sunday Times's Lucy Tobin recommended Sainsbury's to readers in anticipation that the recent warm weather that had boosted fashion retailers' toplines likely also benefitted the grocer.

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ShoreCap says Sainsbury valuation multiples 'undemanding'

28th Jun 2023 13:39

(Sharecast News) - ShoreCap analysts labelled Sainsbury's current valuation "undemanding", going on to add that its 5% dividend yield was "attractive".

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Grocery price inflation eases to slowest monthly rate this year - Kantar

20th Jun 2023 10:10

(Sharecast News) - Grocery price inflation has eased to its lowest monthly level this year, according to industry data released on Tuesday.

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Regulator raps Asda and Sainsbury over land breaches

13th Jun 2023 11:32

(Sharecast News) - The regulator has reprimanded Asda and J Sainsbury over "unlawful, anti-competitive" land agreements, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Sainsbury's revives efforts to sell £650m mortgage book - report

12th Jun 2023 13:12

(Sharecast News) - Sainsbury's has reportedly revived its efforts to sell a £650m mortgage book months after calling off talks with the Co-operative Bank about a deal.

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Citi downgrades Sainsbury's to 'neutral'

23rd May 2023 14:24

(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded its stance on Sainsbury's on Tuesday to 'neutral' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 295p from 320p following a strong sector-relative performance, with the shares up 29% year-to-date.

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Broker tips: Sainsbury's, Premier Foods

23rd May 2023 10:01

(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded its stance on Sainsbury's on Tuesday to 'neutral' from 'buy' and cut the price target to 295p from 320p following a strong sector-relative performance, with the shares up 29% year-to-date.

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UK grocery inflation nudges lower to 17.2%

23rd May 2023 09:14

(Sharecast News) - Food inflation continued to edge lower, industry data showed on Tuesday, although it remains close to record highs.

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Sainsburys lifts guidance despite fall in annual earnings

27th Apr 2023 07:16

(Sharecast News) - UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's on Thursday lifted guidance for the current fiscal year after posting a fall in 2022/23 profits as it spent £560m to keep prices low in the battle for consumers amid the cost of living crisis.

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Thursday preview: US Q1 GDP, Sainsbury in the spotlight

26th Apr 2023 16:37

(Sharecast News) - All eyes on Thursday would be on a first estimate for US economic growth at the start of 2023.

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UK grocery inflation eases but remains at record level

25th Apr 2023 10:19

(Sharecast News) - Grocery inflation eased marginally in April, industry data showed on Tuesday, but remained close to record highs.

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Sainsbury's to offer lower prices for Nectar card holders

11th Apr 2023 12:36

(Sharecast News) - UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's has started offering lower prices for members of its Nectar loyalty card scheme in the latest battle to win customers amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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