Archive of all Morrisons articles – Page 92

  • STORE-FACTS-12-DEC-09
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    Grocer 33: Stores keep on top of the festive rush

    2009-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons in Horndean was the place to bag Christmas goods this week. It not only boasted strong availability, but also a helpful assistant who lent our shopper a pound coin for the trolley.

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    Morrisons unveils development plans for Market Street format

    2009-12-05T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons is set to add prepared hot sandwiches, barbecue food and a 'create your own pizza' offer to its Market Street stores next year. The retailer is also planning to revamp its fish offer and introduce a new ready meals range in...

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    The Co-op comes top for sustainable seafood

    2009-12-05T00:00:00Z

    The Co-operative Group, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, M&S and Morrisons have been praised for their fish-sourcing policies by the Marine Conservation Society. The five supermarkets all achieved an MCS sustainability score of at least 68%....

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    All eyes on Price, but could McKenna replace Marc Bolland at Morrisons?

    2009-11-28T00:00:00Z

    While most people's money is on Mark Price taking over from Marc Bolland at Morrisons, Asda FD Judith McKenna remains a highly fancied outsider.

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    Can Morrisons move forward without Bolland at the helm?

    2009-11-21T00:00:00Z

    As the Morrisons board begins its search for a successor to Marc Bolland, Ronan Hegarty looks at the potential candidates and the prospects for the retailer

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    McKenna is tipped as Bolland replacement

    2009-11-21T00:00:00Z

    Is Morrisons, the Yorkshire-based supermarket known for its traditional ways, ready to surprise the market again and appoint a woman as its new CEO?

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    Quality Test: Own-label plain bagels, 4-5 pack

    2009-11-21T00:00:00Z

    At 89p, Morrisons' bagels were not only the cheapest, but also came up trumps on the taste front thanks to their great fresh aroma, soft texture and strong flavour.

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    Sales up 4% as Morrisons begins hunt for new Bolland

    2009-11-19T00:00:00Z

    A day after losing chief executive Marc Bolland to Marks & Spencer, Morrisons has announced a rise in like-for-like sales of just over 4% for the past three months.

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    Morrisons’ Bolland to take M&S hot seat

    2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Marks & Spencer has announced the shock capture of Marc Bolland as its new chief executive.

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    Morrisons: ‘Nothing fishy about Lindsay sustainability ads’

    2009-11-14T00:00:00Z

    Morrisons has said it will re-run adverts on sustainable fish, despite Sainsbury's and four members of the public lodging complaints with the ASA.In the first of the two TV ads, actor Robert Lindsay was shown pushing a trolley through a...

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    Savanna wins new supermarket listings

    2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

    Savanna Cider has reported double-digit sales growth and is set to double sales over the next year on the back of new listings in Sainsbury's and Morrisons.The South African brand, which is already sold in Asda and Tesco, will be...

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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...

  • STORE-FACTS-26-SEP-09
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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...