Morrisons is the latest major supermarket to announce plans to open another large distribution centre in the UK.

The retailer has followed the likes of Asda, Marks & Spencer and the Co-operative Group by expanding its portfolio of major storage buildings.

Bosses at the firm said the 150,000 sq ft site in Bury, Greater Manchester will be run by supply chain specialist Wincanton and will be used to service more than 100 Morrisons M local stores in the north of England.

Around 100 new jobs could be created once the facility is fully operational and this will be the company's second convenience distribution hub, with the other based in Feltham, West London.

Neal Austin, Morrisons group logistics and supply chain director, said the retailer is looking to extend its M local venture at pace in 2013.

"The convenience market is a fantastic opportunity for us and, as we expand our store offering, we've got to make sure we have the infrastructure to support it," he remarked.