All-clear given for the Co-op’s takeover of Nisa
Almost six months after Nisa retailers voted for the Co-op to take over the symbol/wholesale company, the £137.5 million deal has been approved by the Competition & Markets Authority. The […]
The Co-op is front runner in takeover race for Nisa
The Co-op has replaced Sainsbury as front runner in the takeover race for Nisa, with a figure of £140 million being mooted for the business. Sainsbury, whose name had been […]
‘Get a move on’ – Booker wants speedier response from CMA
Booker has approached the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to accelerate the process of its proposed £3.7 billion merger with Tesco, which was announced towards the end of January. A […]
‘Suppliers will get behind Tesco/Booker merger’ – Wilson
The prospect of the combined Tesco/Booker business using its stronger position to negotiate better buying terms has caused some concern among suppliers. However, Booker’s chief executive Charles Wilson has reported […]
Booker/Tesco deal is ‘not a betrayal’ says Charles Wilson
Although the shock £3.7 billion merger between Tesco and Booker will have to be approved by the Competition & Markets Authority, the deal is widely expected to go ahead because […]
Weekly news summary 23rd July 2015
HEADLINES THIS WEEK: – PRICECHECK JOINS TODAY’S GROUP – MARK AYLWIN NAMED MD OF MUSGRAVE GB – JJ FOOD SERVICE PUTS MORE EMPHASIS ON FRESH MEAT
Weekly news summary 22nd May 2015
HEADLINES THIS WEEK: – BOOKER ACQUIRES BUDGENS AND LONDIS IN £40M DEAL – LANDMARK STEPS UP INVOLVEMENT IN FOODSERVICE SECTOR – XTRA LOCAL EXPRESS LAUNCHED BY BESTWAY – KFF EXTENDS PRODUCT RANGE
