Morrisons making 'important' change to parking spaces, baskets and trolleys
The chairs in the supermarket's cafés will also have makeover to 'shine a light' on an important issue.
Changes are part of of Morrisons' s 'Every Pack Gives Back' initiative, in support of Marie Curie.
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As a result, products and amenities will turn daffodil yellow to raise awareness for the charity, which it has committed to raising £15million for, Manchester Evening News reports.
David Scott, Morrisons' corporate affairs director, said: "We want to shine a light on the importance of end of life care and so turning one in four of our baskets, trolleys, café chairs and even car parking spaces yellow is a simple but powerful way to start a national conversation about something that affects us all.
"In the coming weeks, Morrisons customers can help raise vital money for Marie Curie by buying a promotional 'Every Pack Gives Back' - the brand will then donate a percentage of the sale price to the charity."
Morrisons customers will begin to see hundreds of promotional products appear in the aisles with a new yellow packaging.
This includes Innocent orange juice, Pampers nappies and Soreen malt loaf.
Online shoppers will also be able to purchase yellow packaged products from the supermarket's website on Monday, August 4.
The products will then remain online until August, 28.
Matthew Reed, Chief Executive at Marie Curie, added: "Far too many people are still dying without the care and support they need.
"What's more, we've seen demand for our services increase significantly in recent years, with a growing gap between those needing end of life care and those who receive it.
"Through our partnership with Morrisons, we're aiming to help more local communities and families receive the best end of life care possible, whatever the illness, wherever they are."
Morrisons will also be selling a limited edition Bag for Life throughout August.
A Marie Curie branded grocery delivery van will also be rolled out, and there will be in-store fundraising events and volunteer-led collections.
Since the partnership with Marie Curie began in November last year, Morrisons has already raised £2.6million.
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