MORRISONS has continued its turnaround with another rise in sales during its first trading quarter of the year.

The Bradford-based supermarket said like-for-like sales grew 0.7 per cent during the period - representing the second consecutive quarter of growth at the grocer after four years of stagnation.

The company saw sales at its Food To Go division rocket more than 17 per cent year on year and Morrisons said its Free From range sales grew 70 per cent.

Chief executive David Potts said: "We are encouraged by progress across our six priorities. There is still much to do and our colleagues are working very hard to improve the shopping trip and save customers every penny we can.

"Customers are responding and satisfaction levels remain ahead of last year. We are, of course, pleased with a second consecutive quarter of positive LFL sales, which demonstrates our aim to stabilise trade is taking effect."

The resurgence comes after Mr Potts took the helm last year, following the removal of former boss Dalston Philips, and embarked on a number of changes in a bid to turn around the firm's fortunes.

In March, Morrisons signed a landmark deal with US online giant Amazon to supply fresh food to its customers.