Morrisons
This coverage explores Morrisons’ strategy, operations, and market presence within the UK grocery and retail sector. Reporting includes store performance, product development, supply chain initiatives, financial results, marketing strategies, sustainability efforts, and leadership decisions. With an emphasis on commercial impact and competitive strategy, it provides valuable insights for retail professionals managing grocery, convenience, and large-scale retail operations.
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Jan- 2026 -7 JanuarySupermarkets
UK grocery sales jump 3% over Christmas as shoppers turn to online
The total UK grocery market grew by +2.5% with Total Till sales at UK major supermarkets growing by +3% in the last four weeks ending 27 December 2025, according to new data released today by NielsenIQ (NIQ). Shoppers spent £19.6bn over the four-week period with NIQ data showing that grocery…
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6 JanuarySupermarkets
Asda backer raises £3.3bn from property sales as market share slides
The private equity owners of Asda and Morrisons have raised about £6.5bn by selling parts of the supermarkets’ UK property estates, as they seek to reduce the debt loads taken on to fund the acquisitions. According to the Financial Times, most of the money was generated through the sale of…
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5 JanuarySupermarkets
Morrisons cuts prices on more than 2,500 products
Morrisons has cut prices on more than 2,500 products across its UK stores and online as part of a January pricing initiative. The reductions, which came into effect on 2 January, cover fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, freezer items, cupboard staples and household essentials. Fresh produce included in…
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Dec- 2025 -16 DecemberSupermarkets
Morrisons secures SBTi approval for expanded net zero targets
Morrisons has secured independent validation for a strengthened set of climate targets, committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The supermarket said its revised targets had been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and now cover emissions from agriculture and land…
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11 DecemberSupermarkets
Morrisons to install 350 Amazon return kiosks across UK stores
Morrisons is expanding its partnership with Amazon with the installation of 350 self-service return kiosks across its UK stores, with further sites planned in the months ahead. The supermarket said the rollout would allow shoppers to return Amazon parcels during their weekly shop. The automated kiosks support label-free and box-free…
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Nov- 2025 -21 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda sells 24 stores to lease back in £568m deal
Asda has revealed that it has sold 24 stores to investors, which it has leased back, raising £568m. The company confirmed that four stores (Small Heath, Colindale, Coventry Abbey Park and Killingbeck) have been sold to DTZ Investors and leased back. It also confirmed that 20 stores and the Lutterworth…
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19 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda marketing VP departs amid leadership reshuffle
Asda has announced that Adam Zavalis, VP marketing has decided to leave the business amid a wider reshuffle of its leadership team. The supermarket stated that it was planning to recruit a new VP to lead its advertising, social, creative and design teams. Pippa Prain will move into a new…
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12 NovemberSupermarkets
Supermarket sales growth slows ahead of Black Friday
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 1 November 2025, according to new data from market researcher NielsenIQ (NIQ). The figure marks a slowdown from 4.1% growth in September, as shoppers held off spending in anticipation of seasonal promotions such as Black Friday…
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11 NovemberComment
Flexible working: the new norm retailers can’t afford to ignore
Flexible working changed during the pandemic and for many it offered a newfound sense of balance. But five years on, flexibility is under pressure. Across the sector, “return-to-office” mandates are on the rise. John Lewis is one example, now requiring its commercial teams to spend “at least three days a…
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11 NovemberSupermarkets
Grocery inflation eases to 4.7% as supermarkets step up Xmas promotions
Grocery price inflation slowed to 4.7% this month as supermarkets stepped up promotions ahead of Christmas, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator. Take-home sales at grocers rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 2 November compared with the same period last year, with spending on promoted items…
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