Editing Sainsbury's (section)

== Shops ==
In March 2019, Sainsbury's shop portfolio was as follows:<ref>{{cite web | title = Preliminary Results 2018/19 | publisher = J Sainsbury plc | date = May 2019 | url = https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/~/media/Files/S/Sainsburys/documents/reports-and-presentations/2019/preliminary-results-2018-19.pdf | access-date = 22 April 2020 | archive-date = 1 April 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220401034945/https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/~/media/Files/S/Sainsburys/documents/reports-and-presentations/2019/preliminary-results-2018-19.pdf | url-status = live }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! rowspan=2|Format
! rowspan=2|Number
! colspan=2|Total area
! colspan=2|Mean area
! rowspan=2|Percentage<br />of space
|-
! (m<sup>2</sup>)
! (sq ft)
! (m<sup>2</sup>)
! (sq ft)
|-
| Supermarkets
| style="text-align: right;"|608
| style="text-align: right;"|1,971,000
| style="text-align: right;"|21,210,000
| style="text-align: right;"|3,240
| style="text-align: right;"|34,885
| style="text-align: right;"|92%
|-
| Convenience shops
| style="text-align: right;"|820
| style="text-align: right;"|179,675
| style="text-align: right;"|1,934,000
| style="text-align: right;"|219
| style="text-align: right;"|2,360
| style="text-align: right;"|8%
|-
! Total
! style="text-align: right;"|1,428
! style="text-align: right;"|2,150,000
! style="text-align: right;"|23,144,000
! style="text-align: right;"|-
! style="text-align: right;"|-
! style="text-align: right;"|100%
|}

It is particularly strong in London and the South-East, where it is based, and has powerful positions within many UK cities. The company acquired the Midlands-based firm Thoroughgood in the 1930s. Expansion since 1945 has given the company national reach, although the chain is not as well-represented in Scotland as Tesco, Asda and [[Morrisons]].<ref>Calder, Colin. "Defeated Sainsbury to spend Pounds 100m". Sunday Times. Times Newspapers</ref>

=== Supermarkets ===
[[File:Sainsbury'sCropped.jpg|thumb|Interior of Sainsbury's [[Gloucester Quays]] shop]]
On 29 September 2010, Sainsbury's opened one of its largest UK shops, an extension of its existing shop in Crayford, South East London, which now has over {{convert|100000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}} of retail space and is its largest supermarket to be built in the UK. Bybrook Superstore in Ashford, Kent, which reopened on 16 November 2011 has over {{convert|100000|sqft|m2|abbr=on}}.<ref>[http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/index.asp?PageID=424&section=&Year=2010&NewsID=1369 Sainsbury Corporate website press release] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723080427/http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/index.asp?PageID=424&section=&Year=2010&NewsID=1369 |date=23 July 2011 }} (Retrieved January 2011)</ref>

The refurbished [[Lincoln, Lincolnshire]] shop opened on 24 November 2010, making it the UK's second-largest Sainsbury's supermarket after Crayford at {{convert|98712|sqft|m2|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sainsbury Corporate website press release |url=http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/index.asp?PageID=424&Year=2010&NewsID=1425 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723080514/http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/index.asp?PageID=424&Year=2010&NewsID=1425 |archive-date=23 July 2011}}</ref>

Shops in the 'supermarket' category all have similar layouts and operations but may vary in their choice of range to the customer. Most will have a convenience kiosk for cigarette sales and refunds/exchanges, produce, meat, fish, groceries and frozen food, plus staffed and [[self-service checkouts]]. However, depending on the size of the premises, they may also have an in-shop bakery, pizza counter, a cafe or Fresh Kitchen, Tu clothing, general merchandise with some stores having an on-site Argos and / or petrol station along with an online picking department. Some shops also feature concessions such as a beauty hall, travel agents, [[Jessops]], [[Patisserie Valerie]], [[Specsavers]], [[Wall's (ice cream)|Carte D'or]] and [[Ben & Jerry's|Ben and Jerry's]] ice cream stands, [[Zizzi]] pizza counters, Sushi Gourmet counters, and The Fragrance Shop. Others also feature a "Centre for Dentistry" where dental treatments are offered and/or an "Explore Learning" centre where children are offered extra English and Maths tuition. Some shops also feature a [[Starbucks]] café instead of a Sainsbury's branded cafe.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ryan|first1=John|title=Store gallery: Nine Elms Sainsbury's looks to the future with Habitat and Argos|url=https://www.retail-week.com/stores/store-gallery-nine-elms-sainsburys-looks-to-the-future/7012912.article|access-date=1 December 2016|work=Retail Week|date=13 October 2016|archive-date=2 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202165311/https://www.retail-week.com/stores/store-gallery-nine-elms-sainsburys-looks-to-the-future/7012912.article|url-status=live}}</ref>

In March 2020, due to the declaration of the UK lockdown as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the panic buying that followed nationwide as a result, Sainsbury's supermarkets allowed shoppers to buy no more than three of each food item, to ensure all visitors have access to the products they need.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51941987|title=Sainsbury's and Asda limit sales of all food items|date=18 March 2020|work=BBC News|access-date=18 March 2020|archive-date=18 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318092355/https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51941987|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Sainsbury's Fuel ====
Sainsbury's operates a chain of fuel forecourts located at some of its supermarkets selling diesel, petrol and City Diesel. The chain first opened a forecourt in 1974 at its [[Croydon]] SavaCentre hypermarket, the forecourts were initially supplied by and marketed as [[Jet (brand)|Jet]] stations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.petrolprices.com/sainsburys.html |title=Sainsburys Fuel |publisher=PetrolPrices.com |access-date=14 March 2014 |archive-date=13 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140213232204/http://petrolprices.com/sainsburys.html |url-status=live }}</ref> However, from 1980 onwards Sainsbury's operated its own forecourts and sourced its own fuel. In 2004, [[BP]] became the supplier of fuel and operated its forecourts at supermarkets where possible. This deal ended in 2009 and operation of all forecourts and fuel sourcing returned to the control of Sainsbury's.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.unitetheunion.org/news__events/archived_news_releases/2009_archived_press_releases/forecourt_fuel_supplies_threat.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201191600/http://archive.unitetheunion.org/news__events/archived_news_releases/2009_archived_press_releases/forecourt_fuel_supplies_threat.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2014 |title=Forecourt fuel supplies threatened as ballot of BP Sainsbury's drivers opens |publisher=Archive.unitetheunion.org |access-date=14 March 2014}}</ref>

==== Sainsbury's Café ====
Several shops operate self-service cafés, marketed as Sainsbury's Café, of which most are open for the same hours as the supermarket itself.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sainsburys-live-well-for-less.co.uk/products-values/instoreservices/sainsbury's-cafe/ |title=In Store Counters For Produce And Expert Advice |publisher=Sainsburys-live-well-for-less.co.uk |access-date=14 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326174521/http://www.sainsburys-live-well-for-less.co.uk/products-values/instoreservices/sainsbury's-cafe/ |archive-date=26 March 2014 }}</ref> In 2022, 200 of these cafes were closed which placed 2,000 jobs at risk.<ref>{{cite news |date=1 March 2022 |title=Sainsbury's to close 200 cafes putting 2,000 jobs at risk |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60574697 |access-date=8 October 2024 |work=BBC News }}</ref> In January 2025, Sainsbury's confirmed that it would be closing its final 61 cafes, subject to consultation.<ref>{{cite web |last=Choudhary |first=Zarah |date=23 January 2025 |title=Sainsbury's announces redundancies as a part of three year 'Next Level' strategy |url=https://workplacejournal.co.uk/2025/01/sainsburys-announces-redundancies-as-a-part-of-three-year-next-level-strategy/ |access-date=23 January 2025 |website=Workplace Journal }}</ref> The closure date for the cafes was later confirmed as 11 April 2025.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Winchester |first1=Levi |last2=Parker |first2=Emily |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/sainsburys-announces-61-store-cafs-31398735 |title=Sainsbury's announces 61 in-store cafés closing this week – full list  |work=[[Manchester Evening News]] |date=10 April 2025 |access-date=11 April 2025}}</ref>

=== Sainsbury's Local Stores ===
{{main|Sainsbury's Local}}
[[File:Bournemouth , Winton - Sainsbury's Local - geograph.org.uk - 1289750.jpg|thumb|Sainsbury's Local in [[Winton, Dorset|Winton]], [[Bournemouth]]]]
As well as developing its own sites, Sainsbury's expanded its convenience portfolio through acquisitions of [[Bell's Stores]], [[Jackson's Stores]], JB Beaumont and SL Shaw Ltd. Sainsbury's initially retained the strong Bells, Jacksons and Beaumont branding. For example, refurbished shops were called ''Sainsbury's at Bells''. These were effectively Sainsbury's Local shops with a revised fascia, retaining some features of the former local chain. Unrefurbished shops retained the original brand and logo, but still offered Sainsbury's own brand products, pricing and some point of sale; however, they did not accept Nectar cards to collect points. The old websites were also retained with some Sainsbury's branding. However, all of these acquired shops were fully converted to the Sainsbury's Local fascia from 4 May 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sainsbury's axes retail sub-brands |publisher=Convenience Store |date=4 May 2007 |url=http://www.convenience-store.co.uk/articles/30951/Sainsbury's-axes-retail-sub-brands.aspx?categoryid=138 |access-date=11 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518055213/http://www.convenience-store.co.uk/articles/30951/Sainsbury%27s-axes-retail-sub-brands.aspx?categoryid=138 |archive-date=18 May 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In July 2013, chief executive Justin King announced plans to focus on expanding its convenience shops.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.movehut.co.uk/news/sainsburys-local-stores-to-overtake-supermarkets-by-2014-15425/|title=Sainsburys Local Stores to Overtake Supermarkets by 2014|first=Kirsten|last=Kennedy|website=movehut.co.uk|date=13 July 2013 |access-date=27 February 2019|archive-date=27 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227182305/http://www.movehut.co.uk/news/sainsburys-local-stores-to-overtake-supermarkets-by-2014-15425/|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Sainsbury's Online ===
Sainsbury's operates an internet shopping service branded as "Sainsbury's Online". Sainsbury's started e-commerce home delivery operations in 1995 when it introduced ‘Wine Direct' for internet wine sales. In 1996, on Monday 30 December it was announced that Sainsbury's has joined forces with Hewlett-Packard for the development of an Internet-based supermarket offering a full range of products. The new, digital supermarket was expected to be launched in March 1997.<ref>{{cite news |title=J Sainsbury Plans Internet Shopping Project |url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/j-sainsbury-plans-internet-shopping-project--98121 |accessdate=30 May 2017 |publisher=Telecompaper.com}}</ref>

On 22 November 1999, Sainsbury's started e-business in partnership with [[LineOne]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/1999/11/23/sainsburys_finds_the_web/|title=Sainsbury's finds the Web|last=McCarthy|first=Kieren|date=23 November 1999|work=The Register|access-date=1 June 2018}}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
[[File:Distribution centre (J Sainsbury's).jpg|thumb|Sainsbury's [[Distribution center|distribution centre]] in Waltham Point]]
Sainsbury's supply chain operates from thirteen regional distribution centres (RDCs), with two national distribution centres for slower moving goods, and two frozen food facilities. In addition, the depot at Tamworth transships general merchandise to the RDCs.<ref>{{cite web| title =Sainsbury's Information Direct| publisher =Sainsbury's| url =http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sid/locations/locations.htm| access-date =9 November 2008| url-status =dead| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20081022002924/http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/SID/locations/locations.htm| archive-date =22 October 2008| df =dmy-all}}</ref>

;Regional distribution centres
* [[Basingstoke, Hampshire]]
* [[Belfast]], [[Northern Ireland]]
* [[Dartford, Kent]]
* Emerald Park, [[Emersons Green|Emerson's Green]], [[Bristol]]
* [[Greenford]], [[London]]
* [[Vauxhall]], London
* [[Hams Hall]], [[Coleshill, Warwickshire|Coleshill]], [[West Midlands (county)|West Midlands]]
* [[Haydock]], [[St Helens, Merseyside]]
* Langlands Park, [[East Kilbride]], [[South Lanarkshire]]
* [[Northampton]], [[Northamptonshire]]
* [[Sherburn, North Yorkshire]]
* Waltham Point, [[Essex]]

;Regional distribution centres – Slow Moving
* Rye Park, [[Hoddesdon]], [[Hertfordshire]]
* [[Stoke, Staffordshire]]
* [[Tamworth, Staffordshire]]

;National distribution centre – Frozen
* Pineham, [[Upton, Northamptonshire]]

;National distribution centre – General Merchandise
* [[Daventry, Northamptonshire]]

;National distribution centres – Clothing
* [[Bedford, Bedfordshire]]
* Shire Park, [[Worcestershire]]

A planned regional distribution centre (RDC) in [[Exeter]] was abandoned, and the land sold to German discounter rival [[Lidl]].<ref>{{cite web| title =Lidl takes on ex-Sainsbury's warehouse site in South West| date =5 January 2016| publisher =Logistics Manager| url =https://www.logisticsmanager.com/lidl-takes-on-ex-sainsburys-warehouse-site-in-south-west/| access-date =26 November 2017| archive-date =1 December 2017| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042826/https://www.logisticsmanager.com/lidl-takes-on-ex-sainsburys-warehouse-site-in-south-west/| url-status =live}}</ref>

The frozen foods RDC at [[Elstree]] in Hertfordshire closed with Sainsbury's relocating to a new national distribution centre at Pineham, just outside [[Northampton]].<ref>{{cite web| title =Proposal to relocate Sainsbury's distribution centre to Northampton may cause 250 job losses| work =Borehamwood Times| date =22 August 2016| url =https://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/14694281.proposal-to-relocate-sainsburys-distribution-centre-to-northampton-may-cause-250-job-losses/| access-date =8 April 2020| archive-date =6 August 2020| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20200806222037/https://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/14694281.proposal-to-relocate-sainsburys-distribution-centre-to-northampton-may-cause-250-job-losses/| url-status =live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title =Sainsbury's depot in Borehamwood is being demolished| work =Borehamwood Times| date =17 June 2019| url =https://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/17711927.sainsburys-depot-in-borehamwood-is-being-demolished/| access-date =8 April 2020| archive-date =6 August 2020| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20200806224337/https://www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk/news/17711927.sainsburys-depot-in-borehamwood-is-being-demolished/| url-status =live}}</ref>