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Sainsbury’s clothing sales grow in H1 driven by summer uptick

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has welcomed modest growth for its clothing brand Tu, despite general merchandise and clothing sales declining 1.5 percent in the first half of the current financial year. In the 28 weeks ended 14 September 2024, the retailer’s Tu Clothing range welcomed a 1.3 percent increase in sales, benefitting from a stronger...

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Sainsbury's posts 6.4 percent decline in clothing sales

In a preliminary results statement for the full year, J Sainsbury said group sales increased 3.4 percent to 36.3 billion pounds including retail sales increase of 6.8 percent, grocery sales growth of 9.4 percent, general merchandise sales increase of 1.2 percent and clothing sales decline of 6.4 percent. The company said in a release that Tu...

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Sainsbury's Tu Clothing Christmas sales drop 6 percent

J Sainsbury reported third quarter clothing sales declined 1.7 percent and Christmas clothing sales were down 6 percent versus the same period last year. Sainsbury’s said Tu clothing regained some momentum in a market that remains highly promotional, partially reflecting unseasonably warm weather, particularly over Christmas. Partywear and...

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Tesco ups FY profit outlook, but Home and Clothing sales fall in H1

British supermarket giant Tesco has upped its full-year profit guidance after reporting a robust first half of the year, despite sales at its Home and Clothing division declining. The retailer reported a 8.9 percent increase in group revenue in the six months to August 26, reaching 30.7 billion pounds. That came as its profit surged to 929...

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Tu Clothing: Christmas trading helps boost Q3 sales

Sainsbury's has reported a slight increase in sales at its fashion brand Tu Clothing in the third quarter of the year. In the three months to January 7, clothing sales were up 1.3 percent compared to a year ago, but down slightly 0.4 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels from three years ago. For the Christmas trading period - the six weeks to...

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Sainsbury’s Q1 clothing sales ‘in line with expectations’

Tu Clothing owner Sainsbury’s said Tuesday its general merchandising and clothing sales in the first quarter ended June 25 were “in line with expectations” against a strong comparative last year. Clothing sales were down 26 percent in the first five weeks of the period, but down just 2 percent in the final 11 weeks. Sainsbury’s enjoyed a...

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Sainsbury's taps former John Lewis vet to lead fashion and home divisions

Sainsbury's has appointed former John Lewis exec Christine Kasoulis as the new category director for its clothing, home and furniture divisions. Kasoulis brings “significant retail experience and will be a fantastic addition to the business”, a Sainsbury’s spokesperson said. She will report to Paula Nickolds, the retailer’s general merchandise...

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Sainsbury's ups profit outlook despite drop in Christmas sales

Tu Clothing owner Sainsbury’s has increased its full-year guidance despite a year-on-year drop in sales during the important Christmas period. In the six weeks to January 8, the British supermarket giant’s sales were down 2.4 percent compared to a year ago, though they were up 3.1 percent compared to two years ago, prior to the pandemic. The...

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Sainsbury’s introduces check-out free shopping

Sainsbury’s has launched its contactless, check-out free shopping, called SmartShop Pick and Go. A part of its in-store digital innovation, the new option builds on the success of SmartShop, which grew 173 percent last year. SmartShip Pick and Go uses Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology. In order to use the new service, customers simply scan a QR...

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Sainsbury's reports increase in H1 sales at Tu Clothing

Sainsbury’s has reported strong half-year sales at its Tu Clothing brand as customers updated their wardrobes when Covid restrictions lifted. In the 28 weeks to September 18, sales increased 33.6 percent compared to a year ago, and were up 9.1 percent compared to two years ago, with womenswear and seasonal categories performing particularly...

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Sales soar at Sainsbury’s Tu Clothing

Sales at Sainsbury’s clothing department soared by 57.6 percent in the first quarter of the year. In the 16 weeks to June 26, full-price sales were up 95 per cent, with strong growth in seasonal and womenswear ranges. The company said it gained market share on both a value and volume basis. Like-for-like sales at Sainsbury’s as a whole, but...

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Sainsbury’s names former John Lewis MD as clothing director

Sainsbury’s has appointed former John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds as its new general merchandise and clothing commercial director. In her new role, which begins June, Nickolds will be responsible for the commercial success of Sainsbury’s 7.8 billion pound general merchandise and clothing business which includes Sainsbury’s general...