Morrisons silent on Garden Centre Group takeover rumours

4 October 2011,

Supermarket giant Morrisons has declined to comment on speculation that it is seeking to take over the 130-outlet Garden Centre Group (GCG), which is currently on the market for around £300 million.

Morrisons - image: Flickr/ Graham Richardson

Morrisons and rival supermarket chain Tesco which owns Dobbies garden centres, has requested documents relating to the sale.

The garden centre chain was put up for sale by Lloyds Banking Group last month.

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