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In pictures: My Local - first glimpse of the new c-store chain

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Watch: Morrisons’ M Local convenience misadventure in 60 seconds
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    In pictures: My Local - first glimpse of the new c-store chain
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    My Local boss Mike Greene plays down stock shortages on launch day
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    Morrisons' c-stores new owner My Local unveils £1bn Nisa supply deal
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    My Local to focus on localisation and logistics to succeed where Morrisons failed
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    Morrisons offloads convenience store chain M Local to Greybull Capital at a loss
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    Morrisons to land up to £50m from sale of M Local convenience stores
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    Convenience veteran Mike Greene behind bid for Morrisons' M Local c-stores
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    Watch: Morrisons’ M Local convenience misadventure in 60 seconds
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    Comment: Morrisons' M Local took an old-fashioned approach to convenience
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Watch: Morrisons’ M Local convenience misadventure in 60 seconds

By Roland Bodenham and Luke Tugby2015-08-17T13:25:00+01:00

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Morrisons is seeking a buyer for its M Local convenience stores less than three years after the format’s launch. What went wrong?

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In pictures: My Local - first glimpse of the new c-store chain

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    My Local on New Oxford Street, London

    In pictures: My Local - first glimpse of the new c-store chain

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    My Local in London's Oxford Street remained closed this morning due to stock shortages.

    My Local boss Mike Greene plays down stock shortages on launch day

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    The newly created convenience store group has revealed that it has made a supply agreement with wholesaler Nisa across its UK stores.

    Morrisons' c-stores new owner My Local unveils £1bn Nisa supply deal

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    Logistics

    My Local to focus on localisation and logistics to succeed where Morrisons failed

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    Morrisons is selling its M Local chain to Greybull Capital

    Morrisons offloads convenience store chain M Local to Greybull Capital at a loss

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    Morrisons could receive up to £50m from selling off its convenience store business

    Morrisons to land up to £50m from sale of M Local convenience stores

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    Convenience veteran Mike Greene is spearheading the acquisition of Morrisons M Local stores, Retail Week has learned.

    Convenience veteran Mike Greene behind bid for Morrisons' M Local c-stores

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    Luke Tugby explains why Morrisons is looking to sell its convenience storesCurrently reading

    Watch: Morrisons’ M Local convenience misadventure in 60 seconds

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    Morrisons could sell its M Local stores

    Comment: Morrisons' M Local took an old-fashioned approach to convenience

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