Talking shop: Looking to Morrisons’ future
Alongside Morrisons' half-year results yesterday, the UK retailer's new CEO Dalton Philips announced a raft of new initiatives the company plans to roll out.
New Morrisons boss sets out stall
On the money: Morrisons plans range rationalisation
The UK's fourth largest grocery retailer Morrisons announced a raft of new initiatives today (9 September), among which included plans to simplify its range.
UK: Morrisons to open convenience stores
UK grocery retailer Morrisons announced plans to trial convenience stores in the first half of 2011 and is considering launching an online service.
In the spotlight: Dalton Philips set for Morrisons top job
The surprise appointment of Loblaw COO Dalton Philips as Morrisons chief executive has prompted a measured response in the market. Impressive CV aside, Philips remains a relatively unknown quantity in UK retailing, prompting analysts and investors alike to adopt a 'wait and see' approach. Nevertheless, the question on everyone's lips is whether Philips will usher in a new strategic direction at the UK's fourth-largest supermarket group. Katy Humphries reports.
