Julian Graves was a health food retailer, with 189 stores operating in the United Kingdom and Ireland,[1] selling health foods, a limited range of kitchenware, baking ingredients and a variety of confectionery items. NBTY (which also owns Holland and Barrett) acquired the company in September 2008 from Baugur Group, with the merger approved in August 2009.[2] On 2 July 2012, Julian Graves went into administration after failing to make a profit in the previous four years.[3]
References
- ^ NBTY Quarterly Report - Q2 2011
- ^ Holland & Barrett takeover approved Nicola Harrison. Retail Week. 21 August 2009
- ^ Julian Graves health food shop falls into administration The Telegraph.