Sainsbury’s CEO flags business rates and NI hikes as threats to jobs

Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts flags potential hikes due to NI increases - Grocery Gazette - Latest Grocery Industry News

Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts has called out the government to be more cautious when making decisions on tax increases, citing the potential “high impact” of national insurance fees on…

Sainsbury’s CEO flags business rates and NI hikes as threats to jobs

Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts has urged the government to be cautious about further tax increases, warning of the “high impact” of recent national insurance changes on retailers and jobs. It comes as the grocer recorded its strongest sales growth in almost a year, helped by strong demand at Argos and a warm weather boost to summer fashion and seasonal categories like fans and paddling pools. Roberts said: “[The government] have got t…