Waterstone plans to "return chain to stock-holding roots"

Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Mon, 28/03/2011 - 09:30 Tim Waterstone is reportedly assembling a management team for Waterstone's with a view of returning the chain to its stock-holding roots, as speculation mounts about a bid. The weekend press extensively reported on the future of Waterstone's after HMV Group announced on Friday [25th March] it was seeking "strategic options" for the book chain. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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