A rebel shareholding action group is studying a potential counter bid to Costcutter’s planned merger with Nisa-Today’s.
It is believed to include several independent retailers, such as Select and Save.
References: The Daily Telegraph 12/05/06 page B4 (Deal Maker)
Phil Haddleton will oversee commercial projects including Bankside Yards
Company expects to wrap up process in the third quarter
Industry figures respond to “disintermediation” and brand recognition threats to broker model
EDITOR’S COMMENT Mark Preston has been carving a path for the group since the financial crisis
