Marks & Spencer & Morrisons

Marks & Spencer: Marks & Spencer is reducing prices on items about an hour before closing on New Year's Eve, with most stores closed on New Year's Day, to clear festive stock.

Morrisons: Morrisons is applying reductions as soon as stores open and a final markdown in the evening on New Year's Eve, as it remains open on New Year's Day.

Marks & Spencer: Marks & Spencer has a higher rate of grocery sales growth at 9.3%, but Worldpanel does not factor it as a primary grocer due to its diverse offerings. It is a formidable opponent in the market.

Morrisons: Morrisons has been overtaken by Lidl as the UK's fifth-largest supermarket, with its market share falling to 8.3%. The company is struggling with a significant debt pile and has implemented a turnaround program including store closures and job cuts.

Marks & Spencer: Announced new store openings for 2026.

Morrisons: Selling some in-store pharmacies to cut costs.

Marks & Spencer: Marks & Spencer is adjusting its store hours for the festive season, with most branches closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and reduced hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.