UK: Sainsbury’s acquires Co-op stores
By: just-food.com | 4 March 2009
Sainsbury's has acquired 24 stores from fellow UK retailer The Co-operative Group for GBP83m (US$117m).
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Sainsbury's has acquired 24 stores from fellow UK retailer The Co-operative Group for GBP83m (US$117m).
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