I've been had again. Small shareholders are being forced to accept a smaller holding as the company increases their debt to send us money we don't really want.

Why should we be force to spend unnecessary time and pay dealing commission just to be worse off. Is there no effective way to challenge this?

Cable and Wireless cause headaches but they returned their capital (some of it!) via an optional drip. So I actually got more shares.

Help me. Don't just look today Respond!

I still like them!

off on hols tomorrow for 4 weeks spain will keep looking in
these are a gift and div is very good

just looked in . those holders that took the DRIP could of got more shares for there div never take the drip always take the cash then wait in the bank is best remember
these CEO are not that good these days justin king is about 3 out of 10 not that bright

the back room boys and girls are the back bone of sbry not the board they are sub standard, the ceo is full of is own. and a joke he as never got a job on merit

Sainsbury's is axing 2,000 store and back office roles as the supermarket chain looks to slash costs by £500m amid an intensifying price war with Aldi and Lidl. The retailer is restructuring its HR departments, getting rid of 1,400 store-based clerks and another 600 staff based in the back offices that serve the chain as well as Argos and Sainsbury's bank.

Sainsbury’s merger with Asda has been referred to an in-depth competition investigation with a deadline of March next year. The Competition and Markets Authority confirmed that the deal raises sufficient concerns to be referred for a more in-depth review, including on issues relating to fuel, general merchandise and increased 'buyer power' over suppliers.

UK regulator highlights big overlap in Sainsbury's/Asda stores

Third Quarter Trading Statement for the 15 weeks to 5 January 2019

· Total retail sales down (0.4) per cent (excl. fuel) with like-for-like sales down (1.1) per cent (excl. fuel)

· Grocery sales grew 0.4 per cent with Groceries Online and Convenience up 6.0 per cent and 3.0 per cent respectively

· General Merchandise sales declined by (2.3) per cent and Clothing sales declined by (0.2) per cent

Mike Coupe, Group Chief Executive of J Sainsbury plc, said: "Christmas came late this year and I am pleased with the excellent service and availability that we gave customers across the Group. Sainsbury's stores were well set up to deal with customers doing their big Christmas shops later than usual and Convenience stores hit a new record on Christmas Eve. Argos Fast Track offers customers market-leading delivery and grew strongly in the quarter.

"Sainsbury's is focused on offering distinctive food at great prices. Grocery sales were solid across the quarter and our price position versus our competitors improved, with our £9 turkey crowns and 30p vegetables proving particularly popular. Groceries Online continues to perform well and, including Argos, 20 per cent of the Group's sales started online.

"General Merchandise sales grew strongly over the key Christmas weeks and outperformed the market over the quarter. Sales declined in the quarter due to cautious customer spending and our decision to reduce promotional activity across Black Friday. Clothing performed well, with strong full price sales growth in a tough market.

"Retail markets are highly competitive and very promotional and the consumer outlook continues to be uncertain. However, we are well placed to navigate the external environment and remain focused on delivering our strategy.

"Thank you to all of our colleagues for working so hard over this key quarter and delivering great service and availability for our customers in stores and online."

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Under massive pressure with Aldi.