Morrisons supermarket

Morrisons, officially known as Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, is the fifth-largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1899 by William Morrison as an egg and butter merchant in Rawson Market, Bradford, England, the company has grown significantly over the years. In 2004, Morrisons expanded its presence by acquiring Safeway, a British supermarket chain, which increased its footprint across England, Wales, and Scotland. In October 2021, Morrisons was acquired by the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) for £7 billion, marking a significant development in the retail sector. (axios.com) As of 2021, the company operated 497 supermarkets across the UK and employed approximately 110,000 staff members, serving around 11 million customers weekly. (en.wikipedia.org) Morrisons is headquartered in Bradford, England, and continues to be a major player in the UK's grocery market.