J Sainsbury plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food, general merchandise and clothing retailing, and financial services activities in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The company operates through three segments: Retail – Food, Retail – General Merchandise and Clothing, and Financial Services. It operates various store formats, including convenience stores and supermarkets, as well as online grocery and general merchandise operations under the Argos, Nectar, Habitat, and Tu brands. The company also operates electric charging stations under the Smart Charge brand name. In addition, it offers financial services, such as credit cards, store cards, travel money, and personal loans, as well as provides home, car, pet, travel, and life insurance products. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.