Simon Roberts is the CEO of Sainsbury's. Roberts is based in the United Kingdom. Roberts was born in 1971 in London Borough of Croydon.
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Jun 30 · via drapersonline.comSainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts says grocery inflation not as bad as feared
Jun 30 · via retail-week.com
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Simon Roberts has centered on Sainsbury's strategic asset sales and operational priorities. Roberts has commented on inflationary pressures in grocery retail, positioning food as a national security concern and calling for government intervention on energy costs, while also highlighting resilience in clothing sales. Additional coverage has focused on Roberts' executive compensation exceeding £5 million annually, the supermarket's backing of police presence in stores to combat theft, and recognition in honors lists.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 1971 · London Borough of Croydon
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
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In the News
- Financial Times·
Sainsbury’s strikes deal to sell Argos for £120mn to Swift Partners
- thetimes.com·
Sainsbury’s boss: food is a matter of national security
- drapersonline.com·
Sainsbury’s CEO ‘very encouraged’ by clothing performance despite sales dip
- retail-week.com·
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts says grocery inflation not as bad as feared
- This is Money·
Sainsbury's boss Simon Roberts' pay tops £5m as shoppers face 'increasing pressure'
- The Grocer·
Sainsbury’s CEO pay tops £5m for second year running
- Retail Gazette·
Sainsbury’s Simon Roberts urges government to ease energy costs to prevent food price rises
- Reuters·
UK's Sainsbury’s backs police presence in stores to deter theft, violence
- J Sainsbury plc·
Preliminary Results for the 52 weeks ended 28 February 2026
- The Guardian·
Food price rises unlikely before summer, says boss of Sainsbury’s
- The Guardian·
Sainsbury’s CEO among business leaders recognised in new year honours
- The Independent·
Sainsbury’s boss named on New Year Honours list
Simon Roberts: FAQ
- What company does Simon Roberts lead?
- Simon Roberts is CEO of Sainsbury's.