Sainsbury's , Britain's second largest food retailer after Tesco , forecast flat profit this year as it pledged to sustain its competitive edge if a price war emerges.

Sainsbury's has forecast that shop profits will flatline or fall in the coming year as the supermarket sector gears up for a price war. The retailer said it expects income to dip to £1bn as it continues to invest in lowering grocery prices.

Sainsbury’s to slash prices as supermarket war with Tesco escalates - Sainsbury’s has indicated that profits will be flat over the next year as it faces competition on price and a surge in costs