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Sainsbury’s response to the Competition Commission’s Final Report into the supply of groceries in the UK

Sainsbury

30 April 2008

Today's publication of the Competition Commission's ("CC") Final Report, signals the end of a two-year inquiry, which has confirmed that UK grocery supermarkets are providing a good deal for consumers.
This is consistent with the significant improvements our customers have experienced in product quality, availability, service and price over recent years.
The CC has recommended that a competition assessment should be introduced into the planning system. Sainsbury's has argued for this for new stores throughout the inquiry, to protect local markets from exploitation in the future.
The CC has stated its intention to require more retailers to adhere to a new Grocery Suppliers' Code of Practice, a proposal welcomed by Sainsbury's. However, we believe that the creation of an ombudsman to look into aspects of relationships between suppliers and grocery retailers is an unnecessary measure and that any issues should be addressed through the proposed changes to the existing code of practice.
We will now be examining the report in full detail and will continue to play a full part in discussions with the CC and other parties, to ensure that remedies are implemented in the most effective and efficient way to improve choice for consumers across the UK.
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