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Sainsbury's raises profit forecast on grocery sales growth
Sainsbury's has improved its profit outlook, reporting a 4.1% rise in total revenues to £16.2 billion for the 28 weeks to 12 September 2026. Grocery sales grew by 2.9% to £13.2 billion, while fuel sales saw a significant increase.
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Property & Planning · GreenwichSainsbury's to open Blackheath store September 24
Sainsbury's will open a new store in Blackheath on Thursday, September 24, 2026, marking its return to the area after a 67-year absence. The shop, located in a Grade II listed building on Tranquil Vale, will create 20 new jobs and features accessibility improvements.
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Local News · LondonSainsbury's pauses facial recognition at East Dulwich store after wrongful ejection
Sainsbury's has suspended live facial recognition at its East Dulwich branch after staff wrongly challenged a customer as a shoplifter. The supermarket attributed the incident to human error, not the Facewatch system, which it says has a 99.98% accuracy rate. Critics argue the technology risks humiliating innocent shoppers.
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Lifestyle & Food · Hammersmith & FulhamCompetitions Offer Summer Prizes
August brings three new competitions offering prizes that include a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, a luxury craft beer and snack hamper, and a £100 Sainsbury’s eGift Voucher. The draws are open to subscribers.
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Sainsbury's Nectar points now earnable on Uber Eats groceries
Sainsbury's shoppers can now accumulate Nectar loyalty points on grocery orders placed through the Uber Eats platform. The expansion of the partnership allows customers to earn points on eligible items, adding to existing redemption options within the Uber app.
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