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Opening of the First Store

When
1869
Where
173 Drury Lane, Covent Garden
Part of
Sainsbury's first store opens in Drury Lane

John James Sainsbury and his wife Mary Ann opened a shop at 173 Drury Lane in London, establishing the company as a partnership.

The event occurred in 1869 when John James Sainsbury and his wife Mary Ann opened a shop at 173 Drury Lane in Covent Garden, London. This marked the formal establishment of the business as a partnership, focusing initially on fresh foods.

Sources

  1. Sainsbury's Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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