AUS: Top politician attacks Woolworths' Coles plan
By: just-food.com | 13 April 2007
There are clear competition barriers to prevent Woolworths, Australia's largest retailer, taking any part in the proposed buy-out of rival Coles, according to a senior government official.
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There are clear competition barriers to prevent Woolworths, Australia's largest retailer, taking any part in the proposed buy-out of rival Coles, according to a senior government official.
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