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Sainsbury’s Reports A Record Breaking Christmas

The supermarket retailer has recorded a strong quarter, with like-for-like sales in the 14 weeks to January 8th up by 2.1%. Online sales saw even stronger growth, up 20%. Chief executive Justin King said: “This was a strong quarter, rounded off by our best Christmas ever, despite the economic backdrop.”

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