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Morrisons reported its strongest sales growth in over a year, with a 3.2% increase in like-for-like sales and total sales reaching £4.1 billion for the quarter, driven by improved pricing and broader market conditions.

UK · 2026-09-16

Key takeaway

+3.2% like-for-like sales: Morrisons posts strongest growth in over a year, driven by sharper pricing.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerMorrisons' sharper pricing and improved market conditions drive a 3.2% increase in like-for-like sales.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onSteadier sales growth allows Morrisons to maintain volume commitments to suppliers but keeps pressure on input costs.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK food SMEs supplying Morrisons see more predictable order flow but face continued margin discipline as the retailer holds pricing tight.

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Source: The Independent Business

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