Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Rose is planning to challenge Compass and Sodexho with a move into the £1bn event-catering market.
That could mean providing sandwiches, nibbles and hot food at sporting events, concerts and trade shows.
The Sunday Times 13/11/05 (Business) page 3.2
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