Market Chatter: Sainsbury's Reportedly Discussed Potential Merger with Morrisons

10:10 AM EDT, 10/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- J Sainsbury (SBRY.L), or Sainsbury's, held preliminary discussions with smaller rival Morrisons over a potential merger between late 2025 and early 2026, London's Financial Times reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The two companies are not currently in active negotiations, the sources reportedly said, adding that talks may still restart in the future. Sainsbury's and Morrisons did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)