Directorate Change
08/06/2010
Morrisons appoints Richard Hodgson as Group Commercial Director. Martyn Jones to move to new role as Corporate Services Director
Morrisons cuts the cost of bank holiday motoring
26/05/2010
With millions of motorists expected to hit the roads during a busy bank holiday weekend, Morrisons announces a 2p per litre price reduction on unleaded and 2p per litre reduction on diesel.
Q1 Interim management statement
06/05/2010
The Group has continued to grow share in the first quarter, although the new financial year has seen the anticipated slowdown in the market.
Morrisons welcomes the OFT's decision to drop allegations against Morrisons
30/04/2010
The OFT’s announcement that it has dropped all allegations against Morrisons in relation to its Dairy Products investigation is welcomed.
Customer growth drives record performance for Morrisons
11/03/2010
Preliminary results for the year ended 31st January 2010
Morrisons steps up the battle against UK's food waste
08/03/2010
This week sees Morrisons launch wide ranging measures as part of its ‘Great Taste Less Waste’ programme aimed at significantly reducing the amount of food waste the UK throws away each year.
Morrisons signs up to England bid for 2018 World Cup
22/02/2010
Morrisons, today announced it has become a partner of England’s bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup™.
Appointment of new Chief Executive
27/01/2010
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC announces today the appointment of Dalton Philips as Chief Executive. Dalton, aged 41, will take up his new position in March 2010.
Appointment of Non Executive Director
22/01/2010
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC today announces the appointment of Johanna Waterous as a Non Executive Director of the Group. Johanna will take up her new position on 1 February 2010.
Morrisons beats the market for 4th consecutive Christmas
21/01/2010
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC reports a pre close update ahead of its financial year end on 31 January 2010.
Appointment of Non Executive Director & Change of Role of Existing Non-Executive Director
15/12/2009
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC today announces the appointment of Penny Hughes as a Non Executive Director of the Group. Penny will take up her new position on 1 January 2010.
Interim Management Arrangements
04/12/2009
On 18th November, Morrisons announced the resignation of its Chief Executive, Marc Bolland.
Q3 Interim Management Statement
19/11/2009
The Group’s performance in the third quarter has been good, continuing the progress reported in the first half. Sales continued to grow well ahead of the market, reflecting good like for like growth and the contribution from the 37 stores opened so far this year.
Directorate Change
18/11/2009
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc announces that it has received the resignation of Chief Executive Officer, Marc Bolland. He will remain in post as Chief Executive Officer until the end of the financial year.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits Morrisons to announce 20,000 employees to train for National qualification
22/10/2009
Morrisons announces that 20,000 employees are to train for a nationally recognised qualification in retail skills, in the biggest programme of its kind in the UK.
Board and Board Committee changes
11/09/2009
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc announces changes to its Board Committees and their membership following a review carried out by its Nomination Committee
Interim results for the half year to 2 August 2009
10/09/2009
Strategy bearing fruit for Morrisons.
2000 More Jobs
24/08/2009
Morrisons are to create 7,000 new jobs during 2009, exceeding their initial target by 40%
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC Market Update
21/07/2009
Ahead of the completion of its first six months trading for the 2009/10 financial year, Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC provides a market update.
Morrisons to farm Dumfries House estate
25/06/2009
Morrisons announces a ground-breaking joint venture with The Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust to farm 700 acres on the Dumfries House Estate in East Ayrshire.
Morrisons launches farming programme
25/06/2009
Morrisons is launching a Farming Programme focused on research to help improve the efficiency and sustainability of British farming, in partnership with agricultural colleges and the National Farmers Union.
2009 AGM and Q1 Interim Management Statement
04/06/2009
Commenting on first quarter trading, Marc Bolland, Chief Executive, said: “Morrisons continues to grow strongly. Our broadening customer appeal saw us welcome half a million more new customers each week to our stores during the first quarter.
Morrisons launch "Great Taste, Less Waste" campaign
12/03/2009
Morrisons today announces the launch of a campaign to help customers reduce food waste - the average UK family unnecessarily throws out approximately £600 worth waste each year simply because it’s kept incorrectly or for too long to be eaten.
Morrisons named top retailer for second successive year
20/3/2009
For the second year running, Morrisons has secured the most highly sought award in retail, ‘The Retailer of the Year’ at the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2009 – an accolade that only Morrisons has achieved.
Preliminary results announcement for year ended 1 February 2009
12/03/2009
Strong operating performance confirms broadening appeal of Morrisons
Appointment of Non Executive Director
20/02/2009
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC today announces the appointment of Philip Cox as a Non Executive Director of the Group. Philip will take up his new position on 1 April 2009.
Morrisons Pre-close and Christmas Trading Statement
22/01/2009
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC reports a pre-close update ahead of its financial year end of 1 February 2009.
Morrisons to create 5,000 jobs this year
12/01/2008
Morrisons announces plans to create over 5,000 jobs this year as part of its continuing programme of store space expansion.
Morrisons first to cut diesel price to below £1 a litre
08/12/2008
Morrisons is the first retailer to cut the price of the fuel to below £1 a litre for the first time in more than a year. The latest Price Crunch reduction by Morrisons will see diesel sold for 99.9p a litre at all of Morrisons forecourts across the UK.
2008/09 Q3 Interim Management Statement
04/12/2008
More customers choose Morrisons
In the 13 weeks to 2 November total sales excluding fuel were up by 9.5% (14.9% including fuel) of which 1.4% was a contribution from new space.
Like for like sales excluding fuel increased by 8.1% (13.3% including fuel).
Morrisons first again in cutting petrol to below 98p a litre
20/10/2008
Motorists are waking up to a further 2p cut in the price of unleaded and diesel this morning – as Morrisons again leads the market in cutting fuel prices.
Morrisons cuts unleaded petrol price to below £1
15/10/2008
Morrisons is handing motorists a major boost by cutting the price of unleaded to less than £1 a litre at every one of its petrol stations across the UK – effective immediately.
Morrisons wins two major Marketing Week awards
09/10/2008
Morrisons picked up the Retail Campaign of the Year award at the Marketing Week Effectiveness Awards last night for its campaign, which featured household names such as Denise van Outen, Lulu and Alan Hansen.
Interim results announcement
11/09/2008
Strong sales testament to Morrisons inherent value credentials
Morrisons cuts petrol prices for a third time
11/08/2008
Morrisons is handing drivers a Monday morning boost by cutting 2p a litre off diesel and unleaded petrol with immediate effect – the third cut on the company’s forecourts in as many weeks.
Morrisons cut unleaded petrol price by 2p and diesel price by 4p
30/07/2008
Morrisons has cut the price of unleaded petrol by 2p a litre and diesel by 4p a litre at all of its 285 forecourts across the UK – effective immediately.
Morrisons cut unleaded and diesel prices by 4p a litre
22/07/2008
Morrisons cut the price of unleaded and diesel by 4p a litre at all its 285 forecourts across the UK at 6pm last night.
Morrisons sets standard for Carbon Trust Award
24/6/2008
Morrisons has been named as one of the first companies to be awarded a prestigious new environmental award for cutting its carbon footprint – as part of a new ‘anti-greenwash’ initiative being launched today by the Carbon Trust
Morrisons to open UK's greenest supermarket
18/06/2008
A new Morrisons store in Kidderminster will be the greenest supermarket in the country when it opens its doors in September – having become the first to be awarded a prestigious environmental rating.
Morrisons crowned "Grocer of the Year 2008"
12/06/2008
Morrisons has received the top award of ‘Grocer of the Year 2008’ at the prestigious Grocer Gold Awards held in London .
2008 AGM and Q1 Interim Management Statement
05/06/2008
The Group has made a good start to its new financial year, with continuing strong sales momentum despite a noticeably tougher economic backdrop.
Boost for shoppers as Morrisons launches 2000 price cuts
02/06/2008
Morrisons is giving its 10 million customers a welcome boost by slashing 2,000 prices and offering savings right across the weekly shop in a timely Summer Sale – starting today [Monday June 2].
Morrisons launches 10 million reusable bag giveaway
19/05/2008
Morrisons is to urge its customers to help save up to 50 million bags a month – by handing out a free reusable carrier to every shopper.
Morrisons wins Sandwich Multiple Retailer of the Year 2008
16/05/2008
Morrisons has won Sandwich Multiple Retailer of the Year Award 2008. The supermarket was voted the best in the industry at last night’s “Sammies”, the British Sandwich Association’s prestigious awards ceremony in Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
Morrisons wins four awards at top industry awards
14/05/2008
Morrisons scooped a total of four awards at yesterday’s The Grocer Own Label Excellence Awards, with top accolades being awarded to the supermarket’s The Best Green Chilli Masala Sauce, Free From Caramel Shortcake Slices, The Best Fresh Linguine and exclusive Wood Vale Whole Chicken accredited by RSPCA Freedom Food.
Morrisons are Pick of the Crop
09/05/2008
Supermarket wins Multiple Retailer of the Year Award at the prestigious Re:fresh Awards – judged to have achieved most in the fresh produce category in the last 12 months
Morrisons Egg Policy Receives Good Egg Award Commendation
30/04/2008
In recognition of its egg policy, Morrisons has received a Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) Good Egg Award commendation.
Morrisons is top for quality products, customer service, and values
20/03/2008
Morrisons have this week been given a national accolade for the quality of their products, their excellent customer service and strong company values.
Retirement of Sir Ken Morrison
13/03/2008
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC announces that effective from 13th March 2008, Sir Ken Morrison will retire as Chairman and Director of the company. Sir Ian Gibson, currently Deputy Chairman, will succeed him, as non-executive Chairman.
Morrisons Moves to 100% British Beef
6/03/2008
All fresh beef sold in Morrisons stores nationwide is now British sourced. The move is part of Morrisons ongoing support for British farming and uniquely amongst the ‘big four’ all Morrisons fresh meat – beef, lamb, pork and poultry – is now 100% British sourced.
Pre close Statement and Christmas Trading Update
22/01/2008
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC reports a pre close update ahead of its financial year end of 3 February 2008.
Roger Owen Retirement
22/01/2008
On 25 October 2007, it was announced that Roger Owen had informed the Board of his intention to retire from the company in October 2008.
Quarterly Management Statement
22/11/2007
The Group has made an encouraging start to the second half of its financial year, with improved sales momentum from like for like growth and new store openings. This is particularly pleasing as the prior year comparatives remained strong during this period.
Morrisons is top of Italian cuisine
08/11/2007
Morrisons has Two ‘Bellisimo’ Award Wins for its Pasta and Pizza.
Morrisons leads with commitment to 100% British Fresh Lamb
02/11/2007
Morrisons has made a commitment to sell 100% British fresh lamb throughout the year in its stores nationwide.
Morrisons moves to 100% British fresh pork
11/10/2007
Morrisons has announced 100% of the fresh pork sold in its stores nationwide will now be British sourced. The commitment was made this week by Morrisons Chief Executive, Marc Bolland, to the British Pig Executive (BPEX) to support the British pig farming industry through this period of great difficulties.
Fill up your trolley at Morrisons and help Asthama UK raise £1 million
28/09/2007
Asthma UK, Morrisons Charity of the Year celebrates its 80th birthday in October, and Morrisons wants to make it the best ever. Throughout October, customers can purchase any of the 54 featured products*, and the supermarket and its suppliers will make a donation to the charity, to help fund vital research projects to support the 5.2 million people with asthma in the UK.
Morrisons is first for flowers
28/09/2007
Morrisons wins three awards at prestigious Retail Industry Ceremony
Paisley Stores - Update Statement
23/08/2007
We welcome the news from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Outbreak Control Team that Morrisons store in Lonend, Paisley, Scotland is no longer linked with the outbreak of E coli 0157 in the area.
Morrisons statement regarding Paisley stores
14/08/2007
The Public Health Protection Unit (PHPU) at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is investigating an outbreak of E coli 0157 in the Paisley area, Scotland and we are deeply saddened to hear that an elderly patient has died and two other people are seriously ill in hospital.
Morrisons Supports Salvation Army Emergency Teams In Flood Area
01/08/2007
Following the devastating floods across the country, Morrisons have stepped forward to offer support to the Salvation Army emergency teams, who are helping families hit by the recent floods.
Morrisons Employs Over 11,800 Colleagues In Scotland
27/07/2007
With the opening of its 50th store in Scotland at Johnstone on 30 July 2007, Morrisons will employ over 11,800 colleagues in Scotland. The most recent report by Scottish Business Insider highlights that Morrisons is now Scotland's third largest employer.
Morrisons has 'Fresh choice for you'
23/07/2007
With a wider range of fresh food made and prepared in-store than any other supermarket, Morrisons has launched a new advertising campaign about its unique freshness, introducing the slogan 'Fresh Choice for You'.
Pre Close Sales Update
19/07/2007
Morrisons is pleased to provide a sales update in advance of its interim results, which will be announced on 20th September 2007.
Appointment of Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
12/07/2007
The Board of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC announces today the appointment of Sir Ian Gibson as non-executive Deputy Chairman of the Group. Sir Ian, aged 60, will take up his new position on 1 September 2007.
Morrisons Offers UK An Action Packed Summer
29/06/2007
Morrisons is offering the UK a chance to enjoy an action packed summer by giving away thousands of free activities from the 9th July to 31 st August.
Appointment of Group HR Director
22/06/2007
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC announces the appointment of Norman Pickavance to the new role of Group HR Director.
Morrisons stores support Salvation Army Emergency teams in Yorkshire floods
19/06/2007
Following the horrific flooding which blighted much of Yorkshire recently Morrisons Stores instantly stepped forward to offer practical support to The Salvation Army Emergency teams, who were helping families made homeless by the disaster. Several Morrisons Stores in the region offered much needed provisions, with 18 stores additionally and spontaneously initiating a bucket collection which has to date raised more than £15,000.
Two Thousand New Lower Prices
19/06/2007
Morrisons has announced 2,000 more lower prices, to be effective within the next two weeks. The move is on top of 3,000 prices lowered since 1 January and is in addition to over 4,000 promotional price cuts and £350 million worth of multi-save savings already delivered to customers so far this year. There will be similar activity throughout the rest of the year.
Morrisons Donates Gardening Box To Your Local School
15/06/2007
Morrisons is donating a Action Earth Educational Gardening Box to its local primary school.
Morrisons Is Customer Service Champion For Third Year Running And Is Top For Product Availability
09/06/2007
Shoppers at Morrisons stores are being offered the best supermarket customer service and product availability in the UK. The chain has come top for both Customer Service and Availability as judged by the prestigious industry magazine, The Grocer. Morrisons has now won this customer service title for three years running.
Recycling "Recyclopedia" For Morrisons Packaging
04/06/2007
New on-pack labelling scheme to help recycle more
The Search For Scotland's Greatest Is On
30/05/2007
Local Morrisons are once again looking for Scotland's great Scots. For the third year running, Morrisons, the UK's 4th largest supermarket group, is the title sponsor of the Great Scot Awards.
Morrisons Products Scoop Top Industry Awards
16/05/2007
Four products from Morrisons triumphed at the 2007 Grocer Own Label Excellence Awards yesterday. Held at The Savoy in London, the awards are recognised for rewarding the most outstanding own label products.
Fresh For You Everyday
24/04/2007
Morrisons has revealed an evolution of its brand identity as the company sharpens its positioning to be "the food specialist for everyone" and make the most of its key strengths of freshness, service and value; highlighting its brand proposition,"fresh for you every day".
Morrisons first for Freedon Food labelled free range duck
29/11/2006
Morrisons is the first supermarket to sell RSPCA Freedom Food Labelled Free-Range duck, having recently launched Breckland duck within The Best range of exceptional food for everyday.
