On the money: Trading to remain tough in 2012 - Morrisons

By Dean Best | 9 January 2012

Senior Morrisons executives have expressed caution about the prospects for UK food retailers in 2012.

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Senior Morrisons executives have expressed caution about the prospects for UK food retailers in 2012.

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