Australian retailer Coles Myer has rejected rumours that it is considering bidding for any of its rivals, including Foodland Associated.

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Coles CEO John Fletcher said his company had no interest in Foodland, adding in a Channel Nine interview that Coles was “pretty happy” with the growth strategy it has implemented, and is not anticipating making any major acquisitions as part of this strategy.

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