Sainsbury (J) PLC

SBRY

Company Profile

  • Business description

    Founded in 1869, Sainsbury's is the second-largest UK grocery chain with around 15% market share. It operates around 600 supermarkets and 800 convenience stores, all in the U.K. The company has diversified away from core food by selling clothing, telecom equipment, and other nonfood items. In September 2016, it took a step further into nonfood retailing with the purchase of Home Retail Group, operating the Habitat and Argos chains (general merchandise and electronics stores), for GBP 1.10 billion. It has been selling products online since 1997.

  • Contact

    33 Holborn
    LondonEC1N 2HT
    GBR

    T: +44 2076956000

    E: [email protected]

    https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk

  • Sector

    Consumer Defensive

    Stock type

    Defensive

  • Industry

    Grocery Stores

    Fiscal Year End

    01 March 2025

    Employees

    148,498

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