From chicken to checkout: Harim bets on Homeplus Express deal

Harim Group, South Korea’s largest poultry processor, is stepping up its retail push after its wholly owned affiliate NS Shopping was named the preferred bidder for Homeplus Express, the supermarket chain of Homeplus, marking a renewed bid to build an integrated food-to-retail business. Homeplus announced the preferred bidder selection Wednesday, saying it plans to swiftly finalize negotiations over detailed terms of the agreement and proceed to a deal. Homeplus, which has been undergoing a cour

By The Korea Herald