Morrisons news and analysis – Page 98

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    Kent RDC is springboard for Morrisons expansion

    2009-10-24T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons says its new regional distribution centre in Kent will be the "anchor point" of its strategy to go nationwide. At the opening of the RDC, Morrisons chief executive Marc Bolland said the facility would enable the retailer to...

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    Winter Cider is a rival for mulled wine

    2009-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Premium Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig hopes to give mulled wine a run for its money with a winter cider suitable for heating.The limited-edition Rekorderlig Winter Cider, available from Sainsbury's and Morrisons next month, is made...

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    Morrisons crowned turkey retail champ

    2009-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons has been named British Turkey Retailer of the Year at an awards ceremony hosted by the British Turkey Federation.The supermarket was ­applauded for its wide range of products and cuts, as well as its commitment to supporting...

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    Grocer 33: Good service delivers win for Morrisons

    2009-09-26T00:00:00Z

    Competition was fierce this week with three retailers providing strong availability. But Morrisons in Anniesland pipped its rivals to the post thanks to helpful staff. The store looked tidy and although there were several packing...

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    Quality Test: Own-label long-life organic orange juice, one litre

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons gets the thumbs-up for offering the perfect all-rounder organic long-life orange juice. It had a natural and refreshing taste that was not too tangy, unlike some of its rivals.

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    Morrisons serves up both value and ethics

    2009-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons has been ranked best retailer for combining value and ethics in an analysis of real shopping baskets published this week.More than 1,000 shoppers were asked to explain why they had bought each item in their weekly shop.

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    Retail Prices: Morrisons racing ahead of rivals in promotional stakes

    2009-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The latest data from Assosia reveals a huge gap in the levels of promotions by Morrisons and Asda. James Ball analyses the different strategies

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    Grocer 33: 'Grand' staff secure win for Morrisons

    2009-09-05T00:00:00Z

    Two retailers offered strong availability this week, but Morrisons' Chapel-en-le-Frith store pipped Asda's Dundonald store to the post thanks to superior customer service and a clutter-free store.

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    Morrisons uses fancy words to woo shoppers into store

    2009-08-28T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons has commissioned three poets to turn recipes into rhyme in a bid to encourage shoppers to get cooking. Professional poets Ian McMillan, John Mole and Peter Sansom have been appointed to write a series of poems for the supermarket chain...

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    Morrisons’ motormouth

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Richard Hammond is used to the occasional off-road misadventure, but the Morrisons mouthpiece went dangerously off-message in the most recent edition of Top Gear. The crash-prone daredevil stunned viewers with the shock revelation that he...

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    Mults line up for top turkey competition

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Asda and Morrisons have joined Bernard Matthews and Cranberry Foods in being shortlisted in at least three categories at the British Turkey Awards.Usk Vale Poultry, Kelly Turkeys and a bronze free-range Morrisons entry are up for the...

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    Johnson asks Morrisons to delay closure of plant

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Home Secretary Alan Johnson has urged Morrisons to improve compensation to workers facing redundancy at a factory in his Hull constituency supplying the chain with own-label ready meals.Northern Foods announced in May the Cavaghan &...

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    Quality Test: Own-label quiche Lorraine, 400g-425g

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons' quiche was the best all-rounder. Not only did it look appetising, its pastry was also perfectly smooth and not too dry, the egg custard tasted just right and was crammed with bacon.

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    Grocer 33: Friendly staff give Tesco upper hand

    2009-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Tesco's Burnham-on-Sea branch was one of three retailers to boast strong availability this week, but it pipped Sainsbury's and Morrisons to the post after providing our shopper with the best shopping experience.

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    Morrisons guilty over misleading ad

    2009-08-05T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons has become the latest major supermarket to be rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after a “misleading” advert suggested it was cheaper than its rivals.

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    Winner: ian thorpe, store manager, morrisons, whitefield, manchester

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Our shopper was impressed with your store. What pulls the customers in? Our Market Street offer brings the shoppers in and really drives footfall in the store. It is doing well across the board and we are always introducing new lines. I think...

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    Morrisons stocking home-grown chillies

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons has begun stocking a new range of locally grown chillies in 20 of its East of England stores.The chillies are being supplied by From My Farm, which sourced them from Bedfordshire grower Edible Ornamentals. Varieties currently...

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    AvailabilitySurvey by The Grocer

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    asda Bearsden, Glasgow Date: 24 July 2009 Time in shop: 80 mins Time at till: 3 mins Not stocked: 1 Out of Stock: 1 Morrisons Whitefield, Manchester Date:...

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    Grocer 33: Morrisons shines with great service

    2009-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons in Whitefield beat off tough competition from Waitrose and landed our top store award by a whisker. Both provided strong availability, but Morrisons clinched it thanks to a shorter time at the till and its great service.

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    Booths gives north a Ripon yarn

    2009-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's and Morrisons watch out. Booths' new store is rocking Ripon's supermarket scene with murals, tastings and a raft of unorthodox initiatives. Beth Phillips reports