Supermarket swoop: it seems that retailers across the world have been adding Safeway to their shopping lists. Michael Bird weighs up the contenders for the buyout and the obstacles facing their proposed deals. (News Analysis)

Authors :: Bird, Michael
Source :: In Store Marketing. February, 2003, p9, 2 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: After a few years as the bullied kid in the corner, Safeway has suddenly become the most popular boy at school. The UK's fourth largest supermarket chain, with 479 stores, [...]

Subjects :: Safeway PLC -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Planning -- Management
Grocery industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments -- Management -- Planning
Company business planning
Company business management
Company acquisition/merger
Advertising, marketing and public relations
Business
Retail industry

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