Record Market Share Gains
Sainsbury's achieved its biggest market-share gains in more than a decade, with an 18% increase in primary customers doing the majority of their grocery shopping at Sainsbury's.
Profit Growth
Sainsbury's reported a profit growth of over 15%, supported by an industry-leading cost-savings program with GBP349 million of savings achieved in the first year.
New Store Openings
Sainsbury's plans to open 40 new stores, marking their largest investment in store space expansion in more than a decade.
Successful Loyalty Program
The Nectar loyalty program saw increased participation with over 9,000 products now featuring Nectar Prices, and the program is driving strong customer engagement.
Improved Retail Operating Profit
Retail underlying operating profit grew by 7.2% year-on-year, driven by strong grocery volumes and cost savings.
Cash Returns to Shareholders
More than GBP500 million of cash was returned to shareholders, including a GBP200 million share buyback and planned special dividend of GBP250 million.