Last reviewed: May 2026
TL;DR- Morrisons has announced the closure of a number of its convenience format stores in 2026.
- The closures affect Morrisons Daily and smaller format convenience sites.
- Morrisons cited underperformance and a strategic focus on larger supermarket formats.
- Affected staff are being supported through a redundancy and redeployment process.
- Morrisons' larger supermarkets are not affected by the convenience closure programme.
Morrisons has confirmed the closure of a number of its convenience format stores as part of a strategic review of its smaller store estate. The closures affect sites trading as Morrisons Daily and other smaller convenience formats, with the supermarket group citing underperformance relative to its larger supermarket network and a decision to concentrate investment in its full-size store portfolio.
Which Stores Are Closing
Morrisons has not published a comprehensive list of all closing sites at the time of writing. Individual store closures have been confirmed through local notifications to staff and community announcements. The closures are concentrated in the convenience and smaller format estate, which Morrisons expanded aggressively during and after the pandemic as demand for local shopping increased.
Customers with a specific store should check directly with that location or monitor the Morrisons website for updates. Local councils and planning authorities are typically notified in advance of commercial premises closures, and local press coverage has identified several affected sites across England.
Why Is Morrisons Closing Convenience Stores
Morrisons expanded its convenience footprint through a combination of new openings and the acquisition of sites previously operated by other convenience operators. The rapid expansion resulted in a portfolio of smaller stores with varying levels of profitability. The supermarket has indicated that a number of these sites have not achieved the commercial performance required to justify continued investment.
The UK convenience grocery market has faced increasing competitive pressure from discounters including Aldi and Lidl, which have expanded their own smaller format stores, and from independent convenience operators. Rising labour costs following the April 2026 increase in the National Living Wage to £12.21 per hour have also increased the operating cost base for smaller stores that are more labour-intensive relative to their sales volume than larger supermarkets.
Impact on Staff and Communities
Morrisons has stated that affected employees are being offered redeployment to other Morrisons sites where available, as well as support through a consultation and redundancy process where redeployment is not possible. Workers facing redundancy after two or more years of continuous service are entitled to statutory redundancy pay calculated on the basis of their weekly pay, age and length of service, subject to the statutory cap on weekly pay which stood at £643 per week as of April 2026.
For communities where a Morrisons Daily was the primary local convenience option, the closures may reduce access to everyday grocery shopping within walking distance. Local councils in some areas have flagged the impact on food access in areas with limited alternative provision.
What Happens to the Larger Morrisons Supermarkets
Morrisons has been explicit that its full-size supermarket estate is not part of the current closure programme. The group operates over 400 larger format supermarkets across the UK and has signalled continued investment in these sites. Morrisons Market Street counters, which are a feature of its larger stores, are also being retained as a point of differentiation from discounter competitors.
The convenience closure programme follows Morrisons' acquisition by private equity group CD&R in 2021. Under private ownership, the business has undergone a series of strategic reviews aimed at improving profitability and reducing debt taken on as part of the leveraged buyout.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out if my local Morrisons Daily is closing?
Morrisons notifies staff and posts notices in affected stores ahead of closure. The Morrisons website store finder will reflect closures once confirmed. Local press and council planning notices are also a source of closure information for specific areas.
What are my rights if I work at a closing Morrisons store?
Employees facing redundancy after two or more years of continuous employment are entitled to statutory redundancy pay. Morrisons must follow a statutory consultation process before making redundancies. Employees should also check whether their contract provides for enhanced redundancy terms above the statutory minimum. The ACAS website provides guidance on redundancy rights and the consultation process.
Will Morrisons close any full-size supermarkets?
Morrisons has stated that the current closure programme is limited to its convenience and smaller format estate. Its larger supermarket network of over 400 stores is not part of the current restructuring. This position may change subject to future commercial performance and strategic reviews.
How We Verified This
This article draws on Morrisons' published statements, ONS retail sales data, government National Living Wage figures for 2026, and statutory redundancy pay guidance on gov.uk. Verified in May 2026.
