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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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustPeople Moves
Morrisons appoints two new non-exec directors
Morrisons has appointed chair of Made.com, Susanne Given and Sky UK CCO, Lyssa McGowan, as non-executive directors with immediate effect. Given and McGowan will also be appointed to the audit, corporate compliance and responsibility, nomination, and remuneration committees. Given is currently chair of Made.com Ltd and Outfittery GmbH. She is…
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Jul- 2020 -20 JulyClothing & Shoes
UK retailers call for ‘urgent action’ to end labour exploitation
A number of fashion retailers including Asos, Missguided, River Island and M&S have called on the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, to take “urgent action” to address exploitation in the UK’s fashion supply chain. Retailers including George at Asda, Joules, Matalan, Morrisons, Mountain Warehouse, N Brown, Next and The Very Group,…
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6 JulyPeople Moves
Morrisons appoints Jeremy Townseand as non-exec director
Morrisons has announced the appointment of Jeremy Townsend as a non-executive director with immediate effect. Townsend will also be appointed to the audit, corporate compliance and responsibility, nomination and remuneration committees. He will be appointed as chair of the audit committee with effect from 10 September 2020. Townsend currently holds…
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Jun- 2020 -18 JuneHigh Street
Supreme Court rules against Mastercard and Visa in interchange fees battle
Visa and Mastercard could be set to pay billions in compensation to some of the UK’s top retailers following a court ruling which found that the two payment companies had breached competition laws. The Supreme Court today (17 June) unanimously upheld the conclusion of the Court of Appeal that the…
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May- 2020 -12 MayCoronavirus
Morrisons sales rise in ‘volatile’ quarter
Morrisons has revealed that trading in the first quarter of 2020 was “volatile” in light of the ongoing pandemic, despite seeing a “significant improvement” in recent weeks. In the 14 weeks ended 10 May, group like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, were up 5.7%, with 5.1% of sales from retail and 0.6%…
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Apr- 2020 -15 AprilSupermarkets
Morrisons offers NHS staff 10% discount for 12 weeks amid Covid-19 crisis
‘Big 4’ grocer Morrisons has announced a 10% discount on shopping for all NHS staff for 12 weeks to support them through the coronavirus pandemic. The discount comes into effect from Thursday this week (16 April) and will last until 12 June, when it will be reviewed. The supermarket said…
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8 AprilCoronavirus
Covid-19: Morrisons partners with Deliveroo
Morrisons has announced it is partnering with Deliveroo to enable customers to order essential household items from Morrisons stores for on-demand delivery. Both Morrisons and Deliveroo will “play their full part in feeding the nation” during the ongoing crisis by making 70 essential Morrisons items available to purchase on the…
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Mar- 2020 -18 MarchNews
Morrisons ‘takes action’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Morrisons has announced its steps to take “immediate action” as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. These include its promise for a pay guarantee for all “sick and affected” colleagues, and more flexibility around shifts and annual leave. It also announced plans to expand its online delivery capability to more than 100…
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10 MarchComment
How can stores replicate the success of the Aldi middle aisle?
As the retail industry continues to attract negative headlines with reduction in footfall and questions over the viability of the high street, stores are now turning to bolder USPs in order to attract consumers. The ongoing battle with internet retailers is fast becoming a war of uniqueness, and high-street stores…
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Feb- 2020 -24 FebruarySupermarkets
Waitrose named top UK grocer, Asda wallows in bottom place
Waitrose has been rated the best UK in-store supermarket for the second year in a row in Which?’s annual supermarket satisfaction survey. The grocer scored a maximum five stars in almost every category – from ease of finding products and fast-moving queues, to friendly staff and the appearance of its…
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