07 May 2014 --- UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has reported a 16.3% rise in annual pre-tax profits to £898m, for the year to 15 March, compared with £772m for the previous year. However, like-for-like sales, which don’t include trading figures from new stores or fuel, rose by just 0.2%. The retailer confirmed it had maintained its 16.8% market share despite the tough retail environment.
