J Sainsbury plc announced sales results for the 15 weeks to 5 January 2019. For the third quarter, total retail sales down 0.4% (excl. fuel) with like-for-like sales down 1.1% (excl. fuel). Grocery sales grew 0.4% with Groceries Online and Convenience up 6.0% and 3.0% respectively. General Merchandise sales declined by 2.3% and Clothing sales declined by 0.2%. Total Retail (inc. fuel) was 0.8% compared to 1.4% a year ago.