On the money: Sainsbury's King sanguine about Tesco threat

By: Dean Best | 6 October 2011

Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King has expressed confidence that the retailer can compete with Tesco despite its larger rival's move to revamp its promotional strategy.

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Sainsbury's chief executive Justin King has expressed confidence that the retailer can compete with Tesco despite its larger rival's move to revamp its promotional strategy.

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