Morrisons ends 10% teacher discount and focuses on More For Teachers Club
Morrisons has pulled a 10% discount for teachers and school staff that had been on offer as a thank you for their work during the coronavirus outbreak.
Over the past few days, we have heard from a number of disgruntled teachers, looking for clarity on the matter.
“I went shopping today to my local Morrisons, eight miles away to find the teacher discount has stopped,” said one. “When did this come to an end? There was no warning!”
A Morrisons spokeswoman told RTIH: "We have offered the 10% discount as a thank you to our teachers since November 2019.”
“The 10% discount has now come to an end and we will continue to thank teachers by offering them exclusive offers through our More For Teachers Club.”
NHS workers
Last month, Morrisons announced it was extending its 10% discount for NHS employees, first introduced in April 2020, for the whole of 2021.
A press release noted: “From 1st April, the NHS 10% discount will be available exclusively for NHS customers shopping in-store and, to help those who prefer to do their shopping online, we are also offering all NHS workers a free Morrisons ‘anytime’ Delivery Pass.”
It added: “We have also made it easier and quicker for NHS staff to redeem their discount in-store after listening to feedback from key workers.”
“From April, NHS customers will be asked to join the NHS Club and then use their Morrisons More Card app at the till to claim the discount. This will replace the need for customers to show their NHS staff ID badges.”
David Potts, Morrisons Chief Executive, commented: “This has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone in the NHS and we have done our best to be there for them from the start.”
“I'm really pleased to be extending the 10% discount for the whole of 2021 which I know will make a big difference to so many NHS staff who are working so hard to care for us all.”
He concluded: “As we all look forward to better times ahead, this is our way of showing our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the work everyone in the NHS has done - and continues to do - through the pandemic.”
