Even though Sainsburys customers are often looking to economise with their shopping, concerns regarding the environment, and ethical-trading practices, also remain important to them.

However, while continuing to ensure that Sainsburys products are affordable, and of high quality, Sainsburys has always taken a leading stance on the issues which are important to customers, and is the recipient of many an award for its ethical and environmental credentials.

With a history of more than 140 years, and close to 800 stores throughout the UK, Sainsburys is one of the most recognised high-street names in the UK.

From its very first shop in Drury Lane, London, in 1869, Sainsburys has come a long way, and now operates close to 800 stores in the United Kingdom, with over 2,000 suppliers, more than 30,000 products, and with a staff of more than 150,000.

Now, with the advent of online shopping, Sainsburys is making its name in online retail too, and offers a real alternative to other online stores, such as Tesco, which has previously been dominant in this sector for several years.

Much more than just an online version of your local Sainsburys, the Sainsburys Online Store is a one-stop shop for just about anything you can think of, including all the latest electrical appliances, and even Sainsburys insurance and credit cards.

Here are just some of the great products and services you'll find at the new Sainsburys UK website:

Food & drink: * Buy Groceries * Recipes & tips * Food ideas * Drinks guides
Home & garden: * Cookware * Tableware * Home electrical * Furniture * Storage & shelving * Home accessories * Home furnishings * Bedding * Lighting * Curtains & blinds * Bathroom accessories * Bathroom fixtures & fittings * Laundry * DIY * Car care * Garden Products
Technology: * Sound & vision * Computing & gaming * Cameras & camcorders * Phones & accessories * Sat nav & In-car entertainment
Appliances: A massive range of high-quality kitchen appliances from brands including Bosch, AEG, Zanussi, Electrolux, Hotpoint, Smeg, NEFF and Indesit.
Toys & games: * Action figures & playsets * Toy vehicles * Construction * Dolls & playsets * Animal playsets * Soft toys * Baby & pre-school toys * Creative & learning * Pretend play * Bikes, scooters & ride ons * Outdoor toys * Games & puzzles * Electronic toys * Musical toys

... and much more besides, including a great selection of health-inducing sports and fitness equipment in Sainsburys online Sport & Leisure section.

Sainsbury's Compact Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner
Keep your home clean, hygienic and dust free with the Sainsbury's Compact Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner. Not just a cleaning machine, it's a compact, handy and lightweight appliance with cyclonic action that'll save you time as well. This 1400W vacuum has a simple design that's lightweight and easy to carry.

Minster Accent Chair Seattle Spot Plum
The Minster accent chair is one of those rare pieces of furniture that could go in a living room, bedroom, study or even a hall or landing if you've got the space. The modern plum design compliments the attractive retro shape of the armchair. UK-made and designed to look good in any of these settings, it's got a sprung seat and a foam-filled seat and rear cushions, so comfort is assured.

Philips Portable CD/FM Player AZ102S/05
A compact portable music player, great for someone who needs to move around with their music. It has a dynamic bass boost to fill a small to medium-sized room with deep notes. It offers a range of playback options - CD, CD-R, CD-RW - FM radio, and it has a line-in jack, so you can play music off a portable MP3 player as well. It can run off mains power or, for portability, off six LR14 batteries. Comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Hoover Airvolution Freedom Pets Vacuum Cleaner
The Hoover Airvolution Freedom Pets Vacuum Cleaner is a powerful upright cyclonic vacuum cleaner powered by Airvolution technology - improved air power for faster, deep cleaning. The 1600W motor provides 200 air watts of suction. The bagless design gives 2.2 litres of capacity - no shopping for expensive, environmentally harmful replacement bags - and the vacuum is fitted with a quick release Explorer Lance for speedy cleaning and one touch bin emptying.

Le Creuset Casserole Dish and Lid Almond 21cm
Le Creuset is a French manufacturer that has been making durable cast iron cookware, hand-finished with hard wearing and attractive coloured enamel, since 1925. This almond coloured casserole dish with lid is perfect for cooking stews and casseroles. It's a versatile dish that can withstand extreme temperatures without risk of damage, as it's both oven- and freezer-safe. Although suitable for use in the microwave, this dish is not designed to withstand direct heat. Dishwasher-safe Le Creuset dishes are ch

Cool Cardz Design Studio
Make your own high quality laminated cards with this safe and mess free laminating machine. Perfect for making invitations, gift tags, bookmarks and even cards to swap with friends. Cool Cardz comes in a funky case perfect for creativity on the go. The set contains a card design studio, 20 Cool Cardz, 20 Cool Cardz laminating sheets, four ink stamps, ink pad, three sticker sheets, glitter pen, black pen, clear pouch to store your Cool Cardz in, instruction sheet and creative ideas leaflet. It's fun, easy a

Kenwood Chrome Can Opener
Chuck out all those grimy old manual tin-openers and make space for the only one you'll ever need: the Kenwood Chrome Can Opener. Its 40W motor opens cans of all shapes from small and standard domestic to bulky 1.2kg monsters. The soft-touch rubber grip gives increased comfort, while the magnet holds the lid in place for safe disposal and no more nicked fingers. The machine's hands-free action automatically starts the blade cutting with just a little light pressure on the lever and stops it once the lid is

Tu Pillowcase Non-iron Pair White
These convenient non-iron pillowcases in white are attractive and simple. Great value for money, the polycotton blend has a 180 thread-count for comfort and longevity. The pillowcases measure 70cm x 50cm. Machine wash at 40°C.

Seagrass Linen Bin Set 3 Piece
This set is like the Russian doll of linen baskets! One large seagrass bin with a removable lid lifts off to reveal a second smaller bin inside, under the lid of this two waste paper baskets are slotted inside each other. Once removed, this set forms a handy family of storage baskets and each linen basket is lined with a removable, washable cotton inner that helps to keep contents protected and ventilated.

LEGO Creator Race Rider
Get ready to race off road and on with the 3 toys in 1 LEGO Creator Race Rider. This super cool sports bike has working suspension and steering, kick stand, front steering and adjustable wings and windshield. The 266 piece set can be rebuilt into a chopper-style motorcycle or a powerful dragster, and includes instructions for all 3 models. LEGO's watchwords are "Education through play": from LEGO's simplest DUPLO products through to the most complex and sophisticated adult targeted robot models, the act of

Links Choice 'Super Sized' Golf Practice Net
Take your golf game to the next level using this fantastic driving net for backyard practice when you can't make it to the course or the driving range. It's wide and tall enough (ten feet wide and seven feet high) to ensure it still gobbles up off centre strikes, and the high quality material and flexible poles keep it taut and sturdy even after extended use. It even features a target on the back wall to help you gauge you performance. Sold with a 1 year guarantee.

Zap Giant Faux Leather Lounger Black
A large, and we really do mean large, comfortable beanbag for lounging. Its faux leather exterior can be wiped with a damp cloth making it really easy to keep clean. Perfect for living rooms, play rooms or kids rooms when extra seating or somewhere to relax is required. Not suitable for children under 3.

York 50kg Cast Iron Barbell and Dumbbell Set
A good value for money, no-frills, cast iron weight set for light to medium home use. This 50kg set includes two dumbbells and a barbell for more variety in your home workout. The weights are industry standard, cast iron black discs with chrome spinlock bars to mount the weights on. It contains a number of weights allowing you to vary your workout as you need. The bars' metal handles have a non-slip finish, and spinlock collars to secure the weights. The set contains: 6 x 0.5kg discs, 6 x 1.25kg discs, 4

Le Creuset 23cm Cast Iron Oval Casserole Dish Granite
This 23cm, 2.6L oval casserole dish in a granite finish is ideal for stews, casseroles, curries, pot roasts and even baking. It's suitable for all hob types - ceramic, halogen, induction, gas and oil/wood - and is oven, grill, freezer and dishwasher safe. Even the integrated handles are cast iron, to make it as durable and lasting as the rest of the casserole dish. Le Creuset cast iron is fired at an extraordinary 840°C for an enamel finish that is smooth, durable and hygienic. This ensures that your cookw

Philips CD1553B/05 Triple Phone
One of the best cordless phones you can buy, this amazing set from Philips is virtually interference free and offers a 300m reception range for freedom of movement around the house. Designed to high specifications with understated style. It uses digital recording for messages of up to ten minutes in total. The 50 name phonebook is bright and easy to read. It is designed with energy saving in mind, and reduces power when you use the phone near to the base station. The set contains one answer phone base st

Maxell Crystal Budz Headphones Chocolate
This pair of in-ear headphones have a polished stainless steel body and a high quality fabric-type cable, a soft and flexible earpiece and fully faceted drop-cut chocolate Swarovski crystals that shine subtly. These in-ear headphones deliver the frequency range and response found in full size headphones, all while isolating you from external noise.

Aura Double Bed
The simple lines of the Aura range highlight the solid nature of this furniture. Made from veneered MDF chipboard with an oak effect finish, this furniture looks good and is built to last. Uncomplicated, clean and functional, the Aura range includes a variety of coordinated pieces for a contemporary matching range of home furnishings. The Aura Double Bed has a solid headboard and slats to support the mattress and makes a stunning centrepiece in any bedroom. Note that the mattress is not included - pair thi

Le Creuset 22cm Cast Iron Round Casserole Dish Almond
This 22cm, 3.3L casserole dish in an almond finish is ideal for stews, casserole dishes, curries, pot roasts and even baking. It's suitable for all hob types - ceramic, halogen, induction, gas and oil/wood - and is oven, grill, freezer and dishwasher safe. Even the integrated handles are cast iron, to make it as durable and lasting as the rest of the casserole dish. Le Creuset cast iron is fired at an extraordinary 840°C for an enamel finish that is smooth, durable and hygienic. This ensures that your cook

Sainsbury's Basics Cookware Set
Cookware needn't be expensive and this great set from the Sainsbury's Basic range will ensure you cook some great food. It includes a 14cm milk pan, 16cm saucepan with lid, 18cm saucepan with lid and a 25cm frying pan. All the saucepans are non-stick and both the pans and the lids are made from carbon-steel material. The cool to touch Bakelite handles have a thumb groove for sturdy holding and feature holes so they can be hung up for storage purposes.

Philips Nivea Replacement Shaving Unit
Nothing lasts forever, but you can significantly prolong the life of your Philips Nivea shaver by replacing the shaving unit every 1 year in order to guarantee optimal shaving results. Philips Nivea Replacement Shaving Units are designed specifically for use with the Philips Nivea Series, and it's advised that you use only a specially designed Nivea shaving unit to replace your current shaving unit in order to keep benefiting from the Philips Nivea skin protecting flex tracker system and glide rings for sup

Mastrad Silicone Pot Holder Charcoal
This square, heat resistant silicone pot holder is perfect for the kitchen. Its non-slip grip makes holding onto pots a doddle, no matter how hot they are. It's washable and has a small hole so that it can be hung up when not in use.

Sainsbury's Extra Deep Small Bookcase Beech
Sainsbury's has created this bookcase to help out with all your storage needs. This model has 3 shelves, 2 of which are adjustable allowing you to tailor the bookcase to your exact needs. Although intended for books, this beech effect case could display and store DVDs, beauty products and other small ornaments. Arrives flat packed requiring full assembly, so it can be put together in the correct room without having to squeeze it through a door or stairwell. Full instructions and fixtures come included in t

Suffolk Bedside Table
The Suffolk furniture range is made from rubberwood and MDF and has a contemporary white painted finish. The Suffolk Bedside Table is a simple nightstand with a drawer and cupboard, each fitted with dark round knob handles. The unit has tapered, shaker style legs. Perfect for storing books and other bedtime necessities, its flat top is the ideal spot for a bedside lamp. It will blend beautifully with other pieces from the Suffolk furniture range. Thanks to its dense grain and limited shrinkage, rubberwood

Nutriheat Nourishing Hair Dryer
More than just hot air! Recommended by Trevor Sorbie, the Nutriheat Nourishing Hair Dryer is a revolutionary system that feeds and cares for your hair while drying it. With a range of professional features, a powerful 1800W motor and three heat and two speed settings, it's a terrific hair dryer that actually conditions your hair while you style.

Fisher Price Little People Royal Palace
Feel like a real princess when you play with this pretty Royal Palace. A spinning dance floor means you can go to the ball then enjoy a banquet in the dining room. Pony stables and a balcony add to the luxurious feel of this fun play-palace. Robust enough to withstand the inevitable scrapes of child's play, it is also wipe-clean so removing sticky finger prints is a doddle. Folds away easily meaning it travels well. Requires 3 x AA batteries (not included). Suitable for children aged 2-5.

LG 37" 1080 Digital LCD TV
This attractive, high-gloss, black TV has the functions to match its form. HD 1080p-ready and with built-in Freeview, it also has a Twin XD Engine. With resolution of 1920 x 1080, a contrast ratio of 80,000:1 and a 5ms response time, it delivers images of superior quality, colour and sharpness. The combination of 24p Real Cinema, Clear Voice and Invisible Speakers with SRS TruSurround XT makes watching films a cinematic experience.

Bodum Bistro Nouveau Coffee Maker 12 Cup
Bodum's coffee and tea products have made the brand synonymous with style. The Swiss company's products aren't just stylish, they're practical. The Bodum Bistro Nouveau can make up to 12 cups of coffee and is the ideal solution for a big breakfast party or after dinner coffee. Simply designed, exposing much of its clear glass beaker, the Nouveau features a black plastic circular handle and orb plunger handle on its lid. Dishwasher safe. To use, simply use coarse ground coffee, add hot water and stir. Wait

Sainsbury's 8 Function Cycle Computer
An excellent entry level cycle computer with 8 functions, easily switchable, on an LCD screen. Affordable with solid performance, and easy to install. The computer simply clicks out of the handlebar mount when you're done. Functions included are current speed, average speed and maximum speed, clock time, trip distance, trip riding time, and a total distance odometer. The last useful function is an auto-start setting which will start up the computer and start measuring when it detects a wheel revolution. Th

Fisher Price Little People Busy Day Home
This little house has two levels and four rooms with activities inside and out for children to enjoy. A table, two chairs, three Little People figures, a bed, a cat and dog are all included. The doors and windows can be opened and slide switches on the frames activate fun music and sound effects like a flushing toilet! All components store inside the home when not in use. Robust enough to withstand the inevitable scrapes of child's play, it is also wipe-clean so removing sticky finger prints is a doddle.

Meccano Build & Play Funky Car
The Meccano Build & Play Funky Car set gives kids a range of options to play with. Designed for young children, the 161 large, flexible, cheerfully coloured sections can be put together to make a total of six different models - including a helicopter, a robot and a plane (assembly instructions included). Ever since its early beginnings in a Liverpool workshop in 1898, where Frank Hornby invented the construction sets for his own children, Meccano has been a favourite among children of all ages. To this da