Morrisons news and analysis – Page 87
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Comment & Opinion
Problems with availability are getting worse
The annual Grocer 33 competition is best known as a price comparison tool. As we unveil this…
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons forges ahead despite trading blips
Morrisons hit its first bump in the road when its sales growth was slightly lower than the City expected over the Christmas period.
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Analysis & FeaturesHow did availability become a problem again for the mults?
This year’s Grocer 33 figures show that availability is slipping at all of the major multiples. What can be done?
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NewsSir Ken: Morrisons board risks repeating Safeway mistakes
Sir Ken Morrison has urged the supermarket he founded to refocus on its core business and accused its management of a “total bout of plagiarism”.
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Grocer 33Morrisons Poynton
The Grocer 33 is a weekly mystery shopping survey, tracking price, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. Each week the winning store manager is interviewed by The Grocer.
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NewsAsda widens gap over rivals in price wars
Asda is Britain’s cheapest supermarket - for the 15th year in a row - after winning an incredible 37 weeks out of 50 in the Grocer 33.
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NewsGina the Cleaner leads champs at Grocer Golds
Georgina Lester from Morrisons in Strood was crowned as The Grocer’s first Hidden Hero at last night’s glittering Gold Awards.
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NewsJubilee cheers retailers in rainy May
The Diamond Jubilee has given retailers a much-needed shot in the arm, with sales soaring by more than 12% compared to the equivalent period last year.
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NewsMorrisons hires Ali as head of ethnic buying
Morrisons has poached one of Asda’s rising stars to head up its ethnic buying team.
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons gets stores ready for a fresh future
Morrisons is looking to impress its southern shoppers with its Royal Tunbridge Wells ‘store of the future’.
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Analysis & FeaturesWaitrose prices plunge as it matches Tesco
Waitrose prices have plummeted following the extension of its Brand Price Match scheme - which matches the retailer’s prices with Tesco…
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NewsMorrisons revamps cooked meat range
Morrisons is to revamp its pre-packed cooked meats and pâtés with the introduction of 24 new and 99 improved lines.
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News
Morrisons to ramp up presence in south
Morrisons is set for a major push into the south as it looks to address concerns that it remains too reliant on its northern heartland.
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NewsMorrisons marches south with major investment push
Morrisons is set for a major push into the south of England as it looks to reduce its reliance on its traditional northern heartlands.
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons' southern exposure
Tunbridge Wells was an apt location for Morrisons to announce a renewed assault of the south, following its initial failure in the Royal town six years ago.
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NewsOwn-label NPD overtakes brands for first time
Launches of own-label products overtook those of branded lines for the first time last year.
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NewsClippy's seals Marmachilli Ocado listing
Jam maker Clippy’s has extended distribution of its new Marmachilli marmalade into Ocado.
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NewsMorrisons to axe Rathbones bakery in Wigan
More than 160 staff have been put on notice at the Rathbones bakery in Wigan owned by Morrisons.
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NewsCity news 12 May 2012
Sainsbury’s is in an envious position this week after reporting a better-than-expected 7.1% increase in annual pre-tax profits to £712m.
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NewsMorrisons revamps ice-cream and frozen desserts ranges
Morrisons is this week relaunching its own-label ice cream and frozen desserts ranges.