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Article: Julian Graves founder beaten to deal by Holland & Barrett; RETAIL.(News)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- September 18, 2008
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Byline: By Anna Blackaby Business Staff
The original founder of Black Country healthfood retailer Julian Graves has left the business after being beaten by fellow Midland company Holland & Barrett's parent in a buyout.
NBTY Europe, owners of Nuneaton-based Holland & Barrett, yesterday said it had acquired Julian Graves from Icelandic retail investor Baugur.
The Birmingham Post reported in July Julian Graves founder and managing director Nick Shutts, with seven members of his management team, was in talks with ...