The Co-op snaps up Somerfield

The just-food interview – Peter Marks, The Co-op

The Co-operative Group's takeover of Somerfield is set to shake up the UK food retail scene and, although some questions…

Somerfield buy takes Co-op into big league

UK retailer The Co-operative Group finally got its man today (16 July) with the announcement of its GBP1.6bn (US$3.2bn) takeover…

UPDATE – UK: Co-op prepares for Somerfield store disposals

The Co-operative Group will have to sell off a number of Somerfield stores to allay competition concerns in the wake…

UK: Co-op seals Somerfield takeover

The Co-operative Group has sealed the takeover of fellow UK retailer Somerfield in a deal worth just under GBP1.6bn (US$3.2bn).…