The three-year incumbent, BDH/TBWA, was ruled out of the running in July. Lowe also competed at an earlier stage. The pitch was handled by the AAR.
BDH/TBWA produced the current 'More reasons to shop at Morrisons' campaign, which was designed to help the brand enter the south of England market following its acquisition of Safeway in 2004. The campaign featured the voice of 'Lord of the Rings' actor Sean Bean.
The agency won the account in 2003, displacing Cheetham Bell JWT, the previous incumbent of six years.
Morrisons posted its first loss in its 107-year history in March, after issueing five profits warnings. It reported a pre-tax loss of £313m.
DLKW and Morrisons did not return calls.
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