Company Earnings UpdateSainsbury’s (LSE: SBRY) 1H19 Results: Further Tepid Retail Sales Growth; Exceptional Costs Hit Bottom Line Coresight Research November 9, 2018 Executive Summary In 1H19, Sainsbury’s reported further modest growth in comparable sales, with comps up 0.6%. Total retail sales were up just 1.2%. Revenues and adjusted pretax profit came in ahead of expectations. The company has delivered its target of £160 million in EBITDA synergies from its Argos acquisition nine months ahead of plan. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Earnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsHoliday 2025: Black Friday Preview—Value, AI and Extended Promotions To Drive Sales This YearAgentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility?Retail 2025: 10 Trends Shaping the Retail Media Market