US stores giant Wal-Mart entered the battle for Safeway today by confirming it was considering an all-cash bid for the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket group.
Wal-Mart bought Asda in 1999 and its decision to throw its hat into the ring means a fierce three-way fight for Safeway is set to take place.
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