Morrisons sales slump by 2.4%

Struggling supermarket Morrisons blamed worsening trading on its weakness in convenience and online retailing as underlying sales slumped by 2.4% in its latest quarter.

Britain's fourth-biggest grocer said subdued consumer confidence also hit sales, with supermarkets being forced into heavy discounting to win over cash-strapped shoppers.
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