CHRISTMAS shoppers in Minehead were being offered cheaper prices and an extra discount on Monday (December 23) as an apology for the failure of a supermarket loyalty card scheme.

Morrisons, which has a store in Vulcan Road, has been experiencing a national issue for its ‘More Card’ customers.

The company said some home deliveries could arrive late, while click and collect customers should wait for an email before going to a store.

Customers were also experiencing issues with redeeming vouchers and claiming discounts which should have been available with their ‘More Cards’.

Morrisons said it would ‘overcompensate’ by making the top 100 ‘More Card’ prices the regular price for all customers, whether or not they were ‘More Card’ customers.

All ‘More Card’ customers would also receive an additional 10 per cent off their entire shop as an apology.

A Morrisons spokesperson said: “Today, we are experiencing some system issues which are affecting our More Card customers.

“For More Card customers who have Morrisons Fivers to redeem, these will be done manually in store by colleagues.

“All our stores have now made the top 100 More Card prices the regular price, including the 10p veg deal, turkeys, spirits, and Champagne.

“And in addition we will give More Card customers an extra 10 per cent off their entire shop as an apology.”