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In a trading update for the first quarter of its 2024/25 fiscal year, Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc reported a notable increase in total sales of 2.4%, reaching £4.0 billion. This performance demonstrates the company's resilience and strategic initiatives in the face of a challenging retail environment. The period under review ended on January 26, 2025, and highlights several key areas of success for the UK's fifth-largest grocery retailer.
Despite achieving growth, Morrisons faced significant operational challenges, particularly from a cyber attack on Blue Yonder, which impacted stock accuracy, availability, and forecasting. However, the company's proactive measures helped mitigate these effects and still deliver positive sales growth[1].
Morrisons has embarked on a wide-ranging operations optimization program aimed at improving efficiency across various business segments, including changes to its cafés, convenience stores, Market Kitchens, and florists. This initiative aligns with the company's broader strategy to enhance customer experience and operational resilience.
The success of the More Card highlights the importance of loyalty schemes in modern retail. Morrisons' strategy to award points on every product has encouraged a significant portion of its transactions to be linked to the card, fostering customer loyalty and retention.
As one of the leading supermarkets in the UK, Morrisons is navigating a highly competitive market. Its efforts to match prices with discounters like Aldi and Lidl, such as through its Aldi and Lidl Price Match initiative, aim to regain market share and confidence[3]. With a continued focus on commercial excellence and operational efficiency, Morrisons is well-positioned to address forthcoming challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
In the coming quarters, Morrisons will focus on expanding its convenience store footprint, including the acquisition of 38 stores in the Channel Islands, and transforming McColl’s branded stores into Morrisons Daily outlets. The company is targeting 2,000 Morrisons Daily stores across the UK by 2025, which will significantly enhance its presence in the fast-growing convenience market[3].
Morrisons' Q1 performance demonstrates the company's resilience and strategic acumen. By leveraging its loyalty program, optimizing operations, and targeting key market segments like convenience, Morrisons is set to navigate the evolving retail landscape effectively.
