J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom. It operates through Retail and Financial Services segments. The company sells food, household, general merchandise, clothing, and fuel through convenience stores and supermarkets, as well as online channels. It also provides insurance services. The company offers its products under the Argos, Habitat, Tu, Smart Charge, Nectar, Nectar360, and Sainsbury's Bank brands. The company was founded in 1869 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.