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May 18, 2012
Report: Sainsbury in talks to license brand match technology

J. Sainsbury Plc is in talks with retailers in the United States and South America to license the technology behind Sainsbury’s Brand Match, a price promise that has fueled sales outperformance, according to a report by Bloomberg.

New York -- J. Sainsbury Plc is in talks with retailers in the United States and South America to license the technology behind Sainsbury’s Brand Match, a price promise that has fueled sales outperformance, according to a report by Bloomberg.

 

The Brand Match program ensures shoppers don’t pay more for branded goods such as Coca- Cola at Sainsbury than at competitors by checking more than 14,000 items, including offers and promotions at the point-of-sale. Customers are given a coupon if an item is priced cheaper at a rival.

May 18, 2012
Report: Sainsbury in talks to license brand match technology

J. Sainsbury Plc is in talks with retailers in the United States and South America to license the technology behind Sainsbury’s Brand Match, a price promise that has fueled sales outperformance, according to a report by Bloomberg.

New York -- J. Sainsbury Plc is in talks with retailers in the United States and South America to license the technology behind Sainsbury’s Brand Match, a price promise that has fueled sales outperformance, according to a report by Bloomberg.

 

The Brand Match program ensures shoppers don’t pay more for branded goods such as Coca- Cola at Sainsbury than at competitors by checking more than 14,000 items, including offers and promotions at the point-of-sale. Customers are given a coupon if an item is priced cheaper at a rival.

May 16, 2012
Jacksons Food Stores selects Acumera to build and manage secure network

Acumera announced today that Meridian, Idaho-based Jacksons Food Stores, Inc. has selected Acumera to build, monitor and manage a secure network, interconnecting the convenience store chain’s more than 200 retail locations with more than 1,900 store systems.

Austin, Texas -- Acumera announced today that Meridian, Idaho-based Jacksons Food Stores, Inc. has selected Acumera to build, monitor and manage a secure network, interconnecting the convenience store chain’s more than 200 retail locations with more than 1,900 store systems.

Using the Acumera Merchant Gateway, AcuVigil Dashboard and Machine-to-Cloud Integration Engine, Jacksons will experience enhanced information security, connectivity and visibility across the company’s enterprise.

January 31, 2012
Sainsbury’s selects Kronos workforce management solution

Workforce management solution-provider Kronos Inc. said Tuesday that Wokingham, U.K.-based Sainsbury’s has selected the Kronos solution to control labor costs and improve workforce productivity.

Chelmsford, Mass. -- Workforce management solution-provider Kronos Inc. said Tuesday that Wokingham, U.K.-based Sainsbury’s has selected the Kronos solution to control labor costs and improve workforce productivity.

The Kronos solution will manage the time and attendance and scheduling of more than 150,000 associates in more than1,000 locations across the United Kingdom.

Prior to selecting Kronos, Sainsbury’s managed time and attendance and scheduling through a blend of manual and partially automated processes.

January 31, 2012
Sainsbury’s selects Kronos workforce management solution

Workforce management solution-provider Kronos Inc. said Tuesday that Wokingham, U.K.-based Sainsbury’s has selected the Kronos solution to control labor costs and improve workforce productivity.

Chelmsford, Mass. -- Workforce management solution-provider Kronos Inc. said Tuesday that Wokingham, U.K.-based Sainsbury’s has selected the Kronos solution to control labor costs and improve workforce productivity.

The Kronos solution will manage the time and attendance and scheduling of more than 150,000 associates in more than1,000 locations across the United Kingdom.

Prior to selecting Kronos, Sainsbury’s managed time and attendance and scheduling through a blend of manual and partially automated processes.

June 21, 2010
Sainsbury supermarket shuffles management team

British supermarket group J Sainsbury PLC said Monday it has changed up its management team,...

June 21, 2010
Sainsbury supermarket shuffles management team

British supermarket group J Sainsbury PLC said Monday it has changed up its management team,...

May 20, 2010
Tesco, Sainsbury match Asda on plan to sell cancer drug at cost price

U.K. supermarket groups Tesco and J Sainsbury said they will match rival Asda Group Ltd....

November 2, 2008
Sainsbury to Power Stores From Waste

Sainsbury's plans to power its stores using electricity generated from thousands of tons of food...

November 2, 2008
Sainsbury to Power Stores From Waste

Sainsbury's plans to power its stores using electricity generated from thousands of tons of food...

May 13, 2008
Sainsbury Profit Up, Announces Plans for New Online Business

J. Sainsbury unveiled plans to launch a nonfood online business next year. The announcement was...

May 13, 2008
Sainsbury Profit Up, Announces Plans for New Online Business

J. Sainsbury unveiled plans to launch a nonfood online business next year. The announcement was...

February 29, 2008
U.K. Retailers Stop Accepting Checks

The BBC reported that effective Feb. 25, Tesco would no longer accept paper checks...

November 4, 2007
Qatar Fund Ditches $22B Bid for U.K.’s Sainsbury

London, AQatari fund...

November 4, 2007
Qatar Fund Ditches $22B Bid for U.K.’s Sainsbury

London, AQatari fund...

September 30, 2007
Thermal Printer Helps Two Retailers Cut Paper at POS

In a move to reduce the millions of rolls of receipt paper used enterprisewide each...

September 30, 2007
Thermal Printer Helps Two Retailers Cut Paper at POS

In a move to reduce the millions of rolls of receipt paper used enterprisewide each...

September 16, 2007
Staples Names Two New Board Members

Framingham, Mass., Staples,...

September 16, 2007
Staples Names Two New Board Members

Framingham, Mass., Staples,...

April 30, 2007
Convenience

There are many fine convenience chains in the United States and excellent examples of evolved...

April 30, 2007
Convenience

There are many fine convenience chains in the United States and excellent examples of evolved...

January 1, 2006
Tesco Responds to Report on Chain Power

London, Tesco executives...

January 1, 2006
Tesco Responds to Report on Chain Power

London, Tesco executives...