UK supermarket Morrisons’ sales growth slows after cyber attack


British supermarket group Morrisons’ sales growth slowed in its first quarter, reflecting a previously flagged cyber attack at its technology provider which disrupted its operations.

The UK’s fifth largest grocer, which has been owned by U.S. private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice since 2021, said on Wednesday its like-for-like sales rose 2.1% in its quarter to January 26, having been up 4.9% in the previous quarter.

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Source: MSN News


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