UK: Co-op mum as Somerfield deal talk heats up
By: just-food.com | 1 July 2008
The Co-operative Group today (1 July) stayed tight-lipped over reports in the UK that its planned acquisition of Somerfield could be sealed this week.
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The Co-operative Group today (1 July) stayed tight-lipped over reports in the UK that its planned acquisition of Somerfield could be sealed this week.
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