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J Sainsbury plc

SBRYRetailUnited Kingdom

J Sainsbury plc, along with its group companies, is a prominent retailer and financial services provider operating across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company's diverse activities span food, general merchandise, and clothing sales, in addition to offering financial products. Its operations are structured into three primary divisions: Retail - Food, Retail - General Merchandise and Clothing, and Financial Services. Sainsbury's caters to customers through a variety of store types, including expansive supermarkets and convenient smaller outlets, complemented by extensive online platforms for both groceries and general merchandise. As of March 5, 2022, its physical retail network encompassed 598 supermarkets, 809 convenience stores, 728 Argos branches, 335 collection points, and 3 Habitat stores. Beyond retail, the company furnishes financial services such as credit cards, loyalty scorecards, and personal loans, alongside a suite of insurance policies covering home, motor, pet, travel, and life. The company was established in 1869 and maintains its head office in London, United Kingdom.

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J Sainsbury plc at a glance

J Sainsbury plc is a retail company headquartered in United Kingdom, founded in 1922. It is publicly listed (SBRY) with a market capitalisation of $10.2B.

Industry
Retail
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Market cap
$10.2B
Employees
148,498
Ticker
SBRY
Founded
1922

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Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. is a multifaceted enterprise engaged in the retail, food service, financial, and information technology sectors, with operations spanning Japan, North America, and various international markets. Its business is structured into seven distinct segments: Domestic Convenience Store operations, Overseas Convenience Store Operations, Superstore Operations, Department Store Operations, Financial Services, Specialty Stores Operations, and Others. The company's domestic convenience store division manages both directly operated corporate stores and franchised outlets. Internationally, its convenience store segment integrates retail services with gasoline sales. The superstore operations focus on providing daily life necessities, such as groceries and other household goods. Department store operations offer a broad array of merchandise. Through its financial services arm, the company delivers banking, leasing, and credit card solutions. Specialty retail stores constitute another operational area. Lastly, the 'Others' segment encompasses real estate and various other ventures. Seven & i Holdings maintains an extensive global presence, operating approximately 22,500 stores in Japan and a substantial 71,800 locations internationally. The company was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Market cap$29.6B
Employees35,967
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