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|associated = [[Starbucks on the Go]]
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|introduced = 2019
|introduced = 2019
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|successors = [[Spar]]
|successors = [[Spar]]
|website = www.sainsburys.co.uk
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The new partnership is focused on its food-to-go line, which is in existing stores under the same brand name. These stores also feature a [[Starbucks on the Go]] machine. It is another sign that one of the main focuses of supermarket retailing is now on convenience stores serving people in a rush.
The new partnership is focused on its food-to-go line, which is in existing stores under the same brand name. These stores also feature a [[Starbucks on the Go]] machine. It is another sign that one of the main focuses of supermarket retailing is now on convenience stores serving people in a rush.


After launching several of these stores in spare units, generally at former [[Little Chef]] sites, EG Group have now introduced the 'Sainsbury's On the go' name to the main shopping area of several petrol stations that they run.
After launching several of these stores in spare units, generally at former [[Little Chef]] sites, EG Group have now introduced the 'Sainsbury's On the go' name to the main shopping area of several petrol stations that they run. It had been announced that each store would receive a [[Krispy Kreme]] stand too but this is no longer the case.


It had been announced that each store would receive a [[Krispy Kreme]] stand too but this is no longer the case.
In March 2020, the first two Sainsbury's On the go store closures happened at [[Alfreton]] and [[Talke]], with staff being made redundant. The majority had closed by April 2021, with many becoming [[Spar]]. EG Group's purchase of Asda, which went public in September 2020, gave them further reason to stop using the Sainsbury's brand, with a corresponding 'Asda On the Move' being trialled.
 
In March 2020, the first two Sainsbury's On the go store closures happened at [[Alfreton]] and [[Talke]], with staff being made redundant. Given the complicated news cycle, it is perhaps unfair to speculate on why this decision has been made.
 
As it happens, EG Group later purchased Asda, meaning Sainsbury's was now a rival firm and EG Group is unlikely to open any more branches.
 
In April 2021, all but one of the remaining Sainbury's On the go stores within amenity buildings at a-road service areas were converted to [[Spar]] with [[Bangor]] remaining as EG Group have Spar in their forecourt there.


===Sainsbury's and Major Roads===
===Sainsbury's and Major Roads===
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* [[Markham Vale]] (M1)
* [[Markham Vale]] (M1)
* [[Ross Spur]] (A449) ''(south-westbound only)''
* [[Ross Spur]] (A449) ''(south-westbound only)''
* [[Tamworth]] (M42) ''(forecourt only)''
* [[Tamworth|Tamworth (forecourt)]] (M42)


===Former Locations===
===Former Locations===

Revision as of 19:36, 27 April 2021

Sainsbury's On the go
Sainsbury's On the go
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Introduced:2019
Removed:2021
Successors:Spar
Official Website:
www.sainsburys.co.uk

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has made several efforts to get a foot in on the major road network. In 2019, it was introduced to several of EG Group's largest services, under the name Sainsbury's On the go.

The new partnership is focused on its food-to-go line, which is in existing stores under the same brand name. These stores also feature a Starbucks on the Go machine. It is another sign that one of the main focuses of supermarket retailing is now on convenience stores serving people in a rush.

After launching several of these stores in spare units, generally at former Little Chef sites, EG Group have now introduced the 'Sainsbury's On the go' name to the main shopping area of several petrol stations that they run. It had been announced that each store would receive a Krispy Kreme stand too but this is no longer the case.

In March 2020, the first two Sainsbury's On the go store closures happened at Alfreton and Talke, with staff being made redundant. The majority had closed by April 2021, with many becoming Spar. EG Group's purchase of Asda, which went public in September 2020, gave them further reason to stop using the Sainsbury's brand, with a corresponding 'Asda On the Move' being trialled.

Sainsbury's and Major Roads

Previously, following the success of M&S Simply Food, Welcome Break trialled a branch of Sainsbury's' existing convenience brand Sainsbury's Local at Birchanger Green in 2006. This was closed and they later worked with the more upmarket Waitrose.

Sainsbury's Local then had a partnership with Euro Garages, but again this didn't last long and they became Spar. The new partnership is with the same company but the offering is more similar to the Spar model.

Until the 1990s, the Sainsbury's business model included building large supermarkets close to major roads. Despite this, none of them became official service stations, although customers used some of them as unofficial ones.

Locations

Sainsbury's On the go can currently be found at the following services: [refine search]

Former Locations

Sainsbury's has been removed from the following signposted service areas: