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William Morrison (businessman)
English businessman (1878–1956) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Murdoch Morrison (19 July 1878 – 3 August 1956) was the English founder of the business which would, after his death, become the Morrisons supermarket chain.
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Career
Brought up in Bradford, West Yorkshire, William Morrison started selling eggs and butter on a wholesale basis in 1899.[1] Shortly afterwards he opened a stall in Bradford and then others in nearby towns.[1] He opened his first proper stores in the 1920s - but still only in the Bradford area. This then became Morrisons.[1]
His son Ken Morrison took over as chairman in 1956 following William's death.[1]
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