£1m investment unwraps UK-wide Morrisons deal for Border Biscuits
Independent biscuit maker, Border Biscuits, continues to expand its UK foothold following a landmark retail listing with supermarket giant, Morrisons.
Morrisons adapts well to volatile grocery market conditions, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Morrisons Q1 figures for 2020/21, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Morrisons’ results tell a mostly familiar story in line with the other major supermarkets; food sales rose quickly
Morrisons’ BBQ Food Box advocates greater potential for pre-packed grocery shopping, says GlobalData
Following the news that Morrisons is launching a £35 BBQ Food Box of pre-selected products for the VE Day bank holiday: Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “Numerous
Deliveroo and Morrisons’ partnership epitomises COVID’s acceleration of shopper habits, says GlobalData
Following the news that Morrisons is partnering with Deliveroo to launch a new rapid delivery scheme from 130 of its stores: Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “Over
Morrisons wins data breach case in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has today given its verdict on a landmark data breach case involving Morrisons supermarkets, ruling that it is not liable for the criminal act of an employee who leaked payroll data, and therefore personal data, of thousands
Morrisons outlines empathetic COVID-19 response after difficult 2019 performance, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Morrisons FY figures for 2019/20, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Morrisons (the first UK supermarket to release results in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak) has provided a
Atheon Analytics to supply SKUtrak platform to Morrisons so it can provide operational data to suppliers
Atheon Analytics is to supply its SKUtrak platform to Morrisons so it can share more operational data with suppliers. The new Morrisons Supplier Database, which will utilise SKUtrak will enable suppliers to quickly view and interact with sales and
Slimming savers: Morrisons is cheapest supermarket for dieting products
Researchers at an online price tracking website have analysed the costs of a range of dieting foods and products across seven UK supermarkets to determine who offers the cheapest options for those looking to lose weight this January with the
A disappointing Christmas for Morrisons as falling sales hinder previously good progress, says GlobalData
Following today’s release of Morrisons Q3 and Christmas trading figures for FY2019/20, Thomas Brereton, retail analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, comments: ‘‘Morrisons, the first of the Big Four supermarkets to report Christmas trading, today announced a
Morrisons partners with Access Point to boost commercialisation
Morrisons - one of the UK’s largest retailers - has appointed specialist firm, Access Point, to implement its commercialisation strategy. As part of the brief, Access Point will exclusively support the retailer’s in-house team by securing trading and promotional partners
Morrisons equipped to outperform in 2019 after a third successive year of strong growth, says GlobalData
Morrisons equipped to outperform in 2019 after a third successive year of strong growth, says GlobalData
Morrisons to stock full range of Bar-Be-Quick BBQ products
Bar-Be-Quick, the pioneer of the instant barbecue, has partnered with supermarket chain Morrisons this summer to promote its full range of FSC-certified charcoal and accessories.
Bags designed by young cancer patients will be sold at Morrisons nationwide to mark World Cancer Day
A trio of talented teenagers have helped design a bag to raise funds for the cancer charity that supported them through their own treatment for disease.
Shaken Udder gains national Morrisons listing
In an exciting new contract, the premium milkshake producer has signed a deal to supply all five of its 330ml flavours, as well as its 750ml Uber Udder bottles in two flavours to over 360 Morrisons stores across the country.
Morrisons partners with FareShare to launch period poverty campaign
Morrisons supermarkets has launched a campaign which aims to donate 250,000 sanitary products to women in period poverty.
McColl’s Retail Group lifts revenues by 0.6% in Q3 and transitions stores to Morrisons’ supply
McColl's Retail Group has reported a 0.6% increase in sales for the third quarter and up 12.0% for the year to date. However, Q3 like-for-like (LFL) sales were down 0.9%, supported by a period of hot weather, but still impacted by supply
Australian guilt-free carbohydrate brand launches in Morrisons
Slendier, a leading brand of superfood noodles and pasta in Australia, is making its UK debut in Morrisons enabling carb-lovers, paleo diet devotees and coeliac sufferers to enjoy a healthier alternative to traditional wheat varieties. The Slendier range includes quick to
Morrisons awards new six year, wholesale logistics contract to DHL
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a new contract by Morrisons to manage its wholesale logistics operations for six years. Building on its 20-plus year partnership, the new contract will see DHL support the retailer with order fulfilment, store delivery and
Warm weather and the ‘Markle Sparkle’ dazzle the grocery market
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks to 20 May 2018, reveal that the recent hot weather combined with the Meghan Markle effect sparked strong market growth – up 2.7% on last year.
Newton: shoppers choose convenience and quality over low prices
When it comes to choosing a supermarket, shoppers are being driven by convenience and quality rather than cost, research by retail consultancy Newton has found.
Morrisons reintroduces promotional packs of British strawberries and supports CLIC Sargent
Morrisons is reintroducing its promotional packs of its own British strawberries, where 10% of the sale value will go straight to young people’s cancer charity, CLIC Sargent.
Tesco and Morrisons rise to top the big four in a buoyant market, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks to 25 February 2018, show that grocery sales have increased in value by 3.2% compared to the same time last year. This marks the 12th
Morrisons hits milestone of 100,000 meals with FareShare
Morrisons formalised a partnership between its food production sites and the food redistribution charity FareShare in April 2017, to use surplus food occurring at their manufacturing sites to benefit people in need. After nine months, the partnership has resulted in
Morrisons grows sales 2.8% over key Christmas trading period
Morrisons has outperformed expectations with a 2.8% hike in like-for-like sales for the 10 weeks to 7 January 2018. The supermarket credited the gains to improved availability and a better in-store experience resulting from more checkouts being open and shorter queues. Danielle
Prices rising at fastest rate in four years, latest Kantar Worldpanel data shows
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, published today for the 12 weeks to 5 November 2017, show supermarket sales have increased in value by 3.2% year on year in the run up to Christmas.
