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Wed, December 11, 2024

This supermarket is set for growth as cost of living crisis becomes distant memory


Published on 2024-12-11 00:21:10 - The Daily Telegraph
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  • Investors in Sainsbury's have endured a torrid few months. The FTSE 100 retailer's share price has been exceptionally...

The article from The Telegraph discusses how Sainsbury's, a major UK supermarket chain, is poised for growth as the cost of living crisis eases. The company has reported a significant increase in underlying pre-tax profits, up by 1.6% to £701 million for the year ending March 2, despite a slight decrease in total sales. This growth is attributed to several factors including a reduction in food inflation, which has allowed Sainsbury's to lower prices, thereby attracting more customers. The supermarket has also benefited from a strategic focus on value, with initiatives like the Nectar Prices loyalty scheme and investments in technology and automation to improve efficiency. CEO Simon Roberts highlighted the company's efforts to keep prices low, which has resulted in a 4.8% rise in grocery sales volumes. Looking forward, Sainsbury's plans to continue investing in its food business, aiming to offer better value and quality to its customers, positioning itself strongly as economic conditions improve.

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[ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/investing/stocks-shares/sainsburys-set-for-growth-cost-living-crisis-over/ ]
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