Sainsbury的利润预测超过10亿英镑, 尽管Argos的销售谈判失败, Sainsbury’s raises profit forecast above £1 billion, driven by strong sales and cost cuts, despite Argos sale talks failing.

Sainsbury的年收入预测提高了, 现在预期零售基本营业利润将超过10亿英镑, Sainsbury’s has raised its annual earnings forecast, now expecting retail underlying operating profit to exceed £1 billion, citing stronger-than-expected first-half performance. 英国第二大超市报告9月13日结束的28个星期的营业利润为5.04亿英镑,比去年略有增加,超过了先前的预测。 The UK’s second-largest supermarket reported a £504 million operating profit for the 28 weeks ending September 13, slightly up from last year and above its prior forecast. 类似销售(不包括燃料)在这一期间增长了4.5%,第二季度粮食销售增长了5.7%。 Like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, rose 4.5% over the period, with food sales growing 5.7% in the second quarter. Argos的销售增长率在本季度减慢到0.1%,在市场竞争和通货紧缩的情况下,比第一个季度的4%有所下降。 Argos sales growth slowed to 0.1% in the quarter, down from 4% in the first, amid market competition and deflation. 将Argos卖给JD. com的会谈由于在条件上的分歧而崩溃。 Talks to sell Argos to JD.com collapsed due to disagreements over terms. 该公司还关闭了店内咖啡馆,取消了热食和面包柜台,从而削减了成本,导致3 000多份失业。 The company also cut costs by closing in-store cafes and removing hot food and bakery counters, leading to over 3,000 job losses. 首席执行官Simon Roberts指出,有纪律的定价和持续的杂货量增长是前景改善的关键因素,尽管费用压力持续,但在圣诞节交易期之前表示信心。 CEO Simon Roberts cited disciplined pricing and sustained grocery volume growth as key factors behind the improved outlook, expressing confidence ahead of the Christmas trading period despite ongoing cost pressures.