NZ booktrade wary of Whitcoull’s Borders bid

11 December 2007 Books+Publishing

According to an article published in Christchurch's The Press newspaper, 'there is precious little rejoicing going on at news that Whitcoull's is seeking to take over the Borders chain in this country.'Pointing to Whitcoulls' 'inflexible buying policies, its use of its bulk to squeeze small suppliers' margins, its growing focus...