Morrisons is to close 11 of its supermarkets nationwide, it has been announced.The chain announced the sale of 140 convenience stores yesterday amid a 47 per cent pre-tax profit slump for the half-year to August 2, to £126million, and a drop in sales. The company is yet to confirm which of the big shops will close, leaving the future of Kent and Sussex stores in the balance.Approximately 900 jobs are thought to be under threat.New chief executive David Potts said: "With great regret...
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