UK retailer Morrisons has posted a 9% rise in first-half profit on the back of a strong summer performance – the retailer posted a 6.3% gain in like-for-like sales in the second quarter.
Commenting on the retailer's performance, David Potts, chief executive said, "Morrisons continues to become broader, stronger and a more popular and accessible brand, and I am confident that our exceptional team of food makers and shopkeepers can keep driving the turnaround at pace."
Here's how some of the UK's leading retail analysts saw it: