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John James Sainsbury (12 June 1844 – 3 January 1928) was an English grocer and founder of what is now called the Sainsbury's supermarket chain.
Learn about the life and achievements of John James Sainsbury, the co-founder of the Sainsbury's supermarket chain. Discover how he started his business, expanded his network of shops, and improved his product quality and supply.
Principal members of the Sainsbury family. Principal members of the founding family of the UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's are: John James Sainsbury (c.1844 – c.1928), co-founder of the Sainsbury's supermarket chain. Mary Ann Sainsbury née Staples (c.1849 – c.1927), wife of John James Sainsbury and co-founder of the Sainsbury's ...
J Sainsbury plc, trading as Sainsbury's, is a British supermarket and the second-largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1869 by John James Sainsbury with a shop in Drury Lane, London, the company was the largest UK retailer of groceries for most of the 20th century.
John James Sainsbury, 25, had worked for a hardware merchant and grocer. Their shop was a success from the start, as both John and Mary Ann had the business knowledge and capacity for hard work that it took to win the loyalty of the local trade.
Explore the history of Sainsbury's, the UK's first self-service supermarket chain, from its humble beginnings in 1869 to the present day. Learn about the people, innovations, branches, product range and world events that shaped Sainsbury's over 150 years.
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Learn how John James Sainsbury and his wife Mary Ann started a dairy shop in 1869 that grew into a supermarket chain. Discover the history of four generations of the Sainsbury family and their roles in the business.
