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- 2021 -5 JanuarySupermarkets
Morrisons welcomes ‘strong’ festive trading
Morrisons has welcomed “strong” sales over the Christmas and New Year period, with group like-for-like sales rising to 9.3% over the festive season. It comes as group like-for-like sales rose by 8.1% in the 22 weeks ended 3 January 2021, comprising contributions from retail of 7.2% and wholesale of 0.9%.…
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Dec- 2020 -9 DecemberSupermarkets
UK sees grocery boom as shoppers hit stores early
Grocery sales rose by 11.3% in the 12 weeks ended 29 November 2020, the fastest rate of growth since August, according to the latest grocery market share figures from Kantar. It comes as consumers have reportedly started their Christmas shopping early this year in preparation for the festive season. In…
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4 DecemberCoronavirus
Co-op members urge company to return rates relief
The Co-op Group is reportedly being urged by its members to reverse its decision not to repay the millions of pounds it has received in rates relief this year. According to Sky News, some of its National Members Council believe that due to the £150m it has generated from the…
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3 DecemberNews
Sainsbury’s forgoes £410m rates relief
Sainsbury’s has joined rivals Tesco and Morrisons in a pledge to repay the government’s business rates relief, bringing the total number of returned costs to over £1bn. The supermarket has revealed plans to forgo approximately £410m of its business rates relief. In a statement, Sainsbury’s said it has been considering the…
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Sep- 2020 -25 SeptemberSupermarkets
Morrisons reveals new delivery measures as restrictions return
Morrisons has revealed a set of new home delivery measures as lockdown restrictions return following the government’s announcement earlier this week. As of today (25 September), customers can sign up for weekly, fortnightly or monthly food boxes, without needing a delivery slot. Those who opt for the supermarkets’ “subscription service”…
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15 SeptemberSupermarkets
UK supermarket sales begin to stabilise
After a period of “accelerated growth”, UK supermarket sales have begun to stabilise, but Brits now shop for groceries online more frequently, according to the latest data from Nielsen. FMCG sales growth at supermarkets has continued to plateau to +5.3% over the last four weeks ending 5 September. However, the…
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10 SeptemberSupermarkets
Morrisons profits dented by £155m Covid-19 costs
Morrisons has revealed its HY profits were dented by £155m of Covid-related costs. During the first half of 2020/21, Morrisons said “all its efforts” were fully focused on deploying its assets in the “best way” to enable its colleagues to help feed the nation during the Covid-19 crisis. For the…
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2 SeptemberSupermarkets
Morrisons doubles number of instore florists
Morrisions is doubling the number of professional florists in its stores to 300 later this year, to meet increased consumer demand. Flowers have been one of the country’s most popular online purchases, with online searches up 277%, according to recent Google data. The supermarket is expanding its in-store florist shop,…
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Aug- 2020 -20 AugustOnline & Digital
Amazon and Morrisons launch delivery service
Amazon and Morrisons have stepped up their partnership with the online retailer now offering a full product service from the grocer. Following an installation of a Morrisons platform on its main site, Prime customers will now be able to do a full Morrisons food shop on Amazon.co.uk and receive free…
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18 AugustSupermarkets
Grocery growth slows as market eases out of lockdown
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar show take-home grocery sales growth slowed to 14.4% year on year during the 12 weeks to 9 August 2020. Kantar said the figures show the market is beginning to move away from the “heady heights” of the lockdown period, with a grocery…
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