UK: Waitrose MD says acquisitions not on the agenda
By Petah Marian | 12 October 2010
Waitrose managing director Mark Price said today (12 October) that, despite the UK retailer's plans for aggressive growth over the coming years, acquisitions are not on the agenda.
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Waitrose managing director Mark Price said today (12 October) that, despite the UK retailer's plans for aggressive growth over the coming years, acquisitions are not on the agenda.
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