Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s Local – Store Openings and Refurbishments 

Overview

Sainsbury’s Local has relied on RMS as a trusted partner for over 12 years to support the ongoing expansion of its convenience estate. RMS was appointed to deliver a scalable, responsive service capable of handling both new store openings and in store reconfigurations across multiple regions.

Scope of Work

RMS has provided ongoing support for Sainsbury’s Local for over 12 years.

Our services include:

• End to end programme management for new store launches
• Full store layout and planogram execution
• Fixture installation
• Merchandising and category implementation

Delivery Approach

Sainsbury’s Local projects require agility, multidisciplinary capability and the ability to operate efficiently in compact retail environments. RMS teams were deployed nationwide to ensure all openings and resets were delivered on schedule and in line with Sainsbury’s operational standards.

Key delivery elements included:

• Precise coordination between installation and merchandising teams
• Fast turnaround delivery windows tailored to Local store operations
• Central management overseeing programme flow and quality
• Flexible scheduling for overnight and early morning works

Outcome

RMS has enabled Sainsbury’s Local to launch new stores efficiently and maintain a continually refreshed offer across its convenience estate. By delivering consistent, detail driven installations and merchandising support, RMS continues to enhance the customer experience and support Sainsbury’s growth in the convenience sector.