Sainsbury's held talks about merger with supermarket rival Morrisons

Sainsbury's held talks about merger with supermarket rival Morrisons

London-listed Sainsbury's and private equity-owned Morrisons held preliminary talks about a tie-up earlier this year, although the discussions are not currently active, Sky News understands.

Sainsbury’s held talks about merger with supermarket rival Morrisons

J Sainsbury held merger talks with rival grocer Morrisons earlier this year – a deal that would have represented the most significant tie-up in the sector for more than five years. المصدر: skynews business The post Sainsbury’s held talks about merger with supermarket rival Morrisons appeared first on khbrknews.

Morrisons held merger talks with supermarket rival - here's what we know so far

Supermarket Sainsbury’s held early-stage talks with Bradford-based rival Morrisons earlier this year over a potential merger, according to reports.

Sainsbury's held blockbuster merger talks with rival Morrisons

A merger between the two would be one of the biggest supermarket deals in more than five years and create a giant with a market share of 23.6 per cent.

Sainsbury's in merger talks with supermarket giant rival

The last attempt at a merger on that scale saw Sainsbury's launch a £7 billion bid for Asda

Sainsbury’s and Morrisons ‘held talks over a possible merger’

The pair are not believed to be in active talks over any tie-up, but it reignites speculation over consolidation in the sector.