Person: Bill Grimsey

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Big Food Group has eye on Londis

British food retailer the Big Food Group (BFG) said yesterday it was still interested in British grocery supplier Londis, but would study Musgrave’s offer before making a decision on whether to bid.

Fri, 28 May, 2004

Setback to Musgrave's plans for take over of British retail chain Londis

MUSGRAVE'S plans to take over British retail chain Londis received a setback over the weekend when the owner of the Iceland food chain signalled it may be preparing a counter-bid to challenge the Cork-based group's €90 million offer.

Mon, 03 May, 2004

Londis shareholders determined to oust directors

Bill Grimsey, the chief executive of Big Food Group, is putting more pressure on Londis shareholders in an attempt to win support for its £40.3m (€57m) indicative offer for the business.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2004

Musgrave offer still stands for Londis

The Big Food Group has urged shareholders of Londis Holdings to reject the recommended offer made by Cork based Musgrave.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2003

Iceland group cheered by promotions

The group that own Iceland say promotions helped improve sales at its struggling supermarket chains.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2003