Metcash now more than a supermarket minnow

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the strengthened market position of the Australian grocery retailer Metcash following the company's acquisition of Franklins are discussed. Particular attention is given to the history behind the acquisition and to market success of Metcash.

Author: Thomson, James
Management, Australia, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Grocery industry, Grocery stores, Metcash Holdings

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Fish tales

Article Abstract:

Sun Aqua is planning to take legal action against the Queensland government for misleading the company to build a sea cage snapper farm project for which it has spent $1 million and wants to recover the spent amount and may also seek damages.

Author: Thomson, James
Legal issues & crime, Police Protection, Legal/Government Regulation, Fraud, Animal aquaculture, Queensland, Company legal issue, Cases, Aquaculture industry

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Treasure hunt

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of the change of career which has been achieved by the State Bank of South Australia's former director Rod Hartley. He has become the Maritime Archaeological Investments' chairman and raises funds for salvage.

Author: Thomson, James
Officials and employees, Corporate directors, Behavior, Hartley, Rod, Maritime Archaeological Investments, State Bank of South Australia

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.