Burton, Joseph, & Sons Ltd

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  • Distribution - retailing Food retailing

Notes:

Established by Joseph Burton, 1832-1916, in 1858 as a high class grocer. Operated from Smithy Row in central Nottingham as provision merchants. Incorporated 1900 as Joseph Burton & Sons Ltd. By 1911 emerged as a leading food retail chain with 40 branches throughout central England. Post 1945 sold to Fine Fare which in 1963 was acquired by Associated British Foods Ltd

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