Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is one of the UK's largest food and wine retailers, founded in 1869 by John James Sainsbury and Mary Ann Sainsbury. It started as a small dairy store in London, focusing on high-quality and affordable goods. Today, Sainsbury's operates supermarkets, hypermarkets, and offers online grocery services, maintaining its commitment to quality and cleanliness. The company provides a wide range of grocery items, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, and bakery products. It also offers online shopping options, such as click-and-collect and home delivery services. Sainsbury's has a rich history of cautious expansion, becoming a national retailer by the 1970s and later expanding internationally. The brand is built on principles of order, cleanliness, and customer trust, reflecting its long-standing dedication to quality and reliability.
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Sainsbury's went from 583 employees in Jul 2023 to 497 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 18 people joined, 52 left.
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How many employees does Sainsbury's have?
Sainsbury's has about 497 employees, down 1.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is Sainsbury's's revenue per employee?
Sainsbury's makes about $83.16M in revenue per employee, based on $41.33B annual revenue and 497 employees.
How much does Sainsbury's pay?
6figr has 1 salary profile for Sainsbury's in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Sainsbury's salaries page. See Sainsbury's salaries
Is Sainsbury's a public company?
Yes. Sainsbury's is publicly traded under the ticker SBRY on LSE.
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