Company Description
J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
It operates through three segments: Retail Food, Retail General Merchandise and Clothing, and Financial Services.
The company operates various store formats, including convenience stores and supermarkets.
It is also involved in the online grocery and general merchandise operations.
As of March 5, 2022, the company operated 598 supermarkets, 809 convenience stores, 728 Argos stores, and 335 collection points, as well as 3 Habitat stores.
In addition, it offers financial services, such as credit cards, scorecards, and personal loans; and home, car, pet, travel, and life insurance products.
The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Country | GB |
IPO Date | Jan 30, 2008 |
Industry | Grocery Stores |
Sector | Consumer Defensive |
Employees | 148,498 |
CEO | Simon John Roberts |
Contact Details
Address: Sainsbury's Store Support Centre London, GB | |
Website | https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk |
Stock Details
Ticker Symbol | JSAIY |
Exchange | PNK |
Fiscal Year | April - March |
Reporting Currency | USD |
CIK Code | n/a |
CUSIP Number | 466249208 |
ISIN Number | US4662492085 |
Employer ID | - |
SIC Code | n/a |
Key Executives
Name | Position |
---|---|
Simon John Roberts | Chief Executive Officer, Director & Chairman of Operating Board |
Blathnaid Bergin | Chief Financial Officer, Director & Member of Operating Board |
Prerana Issar | Chief People Officer & Member of Operating Board |
Clodagh Moriarty | Chief Retail & Technology Officer and Member of Operating Board |
Graham Biggart | Managing Director Argos, Chief Strategy & Supply Officer and Member of Operating Board |
James Collins | Director of Investor Relations & Financial Planning |
Mark Given | Chief Marketing, Data & Sustainability Officer & Member of Operating Board |
Nicolas Grant | General Counsel & Company Secretary |
Patrick Dunne | Chief Property & Procurement Officer, MD Smart Charge and Member of Operating Board |
Rhian Helen Bartlett | Chief Commercial Officer & Member of Operating Board |