Royal Ahold's sale of Deli XL to South Africa-based Bidvest of
South Africa was cleared yesterday by the European Commission,
serving as a sign another investment company sees opportunity in
Europe's stagnant food marketplace.
Dutch retailer Ahold's efforts to streamline its business are
continuing apace, with yesterday's announcement that the US convenience store business
was to be sold followed today by news of a realignment at the
retail headquarters...
