UK's Sainsbury's improves profit outlook as grocery sales grow

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2026-10-22

London (PA Media/dpa) - UK supermarket giant Sainsbury's has improved its profit outlook as it revealed stronger grocery sales over the past half-year. The retailer said on Thursday it saw shoppers buying greater volumes of products, as price inflation slowed down over the period. But boss Simon Roberts stressed that "many households are finding things tough at the moment" amid pressure on consumer budgets. The London-based company said it has be......

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