Starting gun fired on Iceland Foods takeover

Starting gun fired on Iceland Foods takeover

The majority shareholder in the UK frozen-food retailer has given the go-ahead for the sale of its stake - and speculation is growing over the potential bidders.

UK: Asda, Morrisons touted as rival Iceland bidders

23 May 2011

Asda and Morrisons could emerge as rival bidders for UK frozen-food retailer Iceland Foods, according to a leading retail analyst.

UK: Landsbanki to begin Iceland Foods sale process

20 May 2011

Failed Icelandic bank Landsbanki is to formally kick off the sale of its majority stake in Iceland Foods, the UK frozen food retailer.

UK: Co-operative Group in acquisition talks

19 May 2011

The head of The Co-operative Group's property division has said the UK grocer is "in talks" to acquire a number of smaller retailers as part of aggressive growth plans.

UK: Sainsbury's considers Iceland outlets

15 April 2011

Sainsbury's could be in the running for part of the Iceland Foods business when the UK frozen food retailer goes up for sale.

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Starting gun fired on Iceland Foods takeover

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