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Morrisons Acquires Flower World

In a further step in its vertical integration strategy, Morrisons has acquired the wholesale florist which supplies one third of its fresh flowers. Flower World was set up in 1987 and last year generated sales of £33.7m, supplying retailers including BP and Nisa as well as Morrisons.

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