Who were the original Argonauts?

Who were the original Argonauts?

The Argonauts (/ˈɑːrɡənɔːt/; Ancient Greek: Ἀργοναῦται, Argonautai, ‘Argo sailors’) were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War (around 1300 BC) accompanied Jason to Colchis in his quest to find the Golden Fleece.

Are Walmarts in Europe?

Walmart stores opened throughout the rest of the U.S., with Vermont being the last state to get a store in 1995. The company also opened stores outside North America, entering South America in 1995 with stores in Argentina and Brazil; and Europe in July 1999, buying Asda in the United Kingdom for US$10 billion.

Why is Walmart Asda?

Asda has officially become a British-owned retailer again – the first time in 21 years. Walmart has owned Asda since 1999, and the deal means it would still retain a minority stake in the Big 4 grocer as part of the agreement, as well as have a seat on the board. Walmart has owned Asda for 21 years.

Why did Issa brothers buy Asda?

The billionaire petrol station tycoons the Issa brothers are on the verge of finalising their £6.8bn debt-fuelled buyout of the supermarket chain Asda, after offering to address concerns raised by the competition regulator.

How much did the ISSA brothers pay for Asda?

Concerns over higher petrol prices after Issa brothers’ £6.8bn Asda deal. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in April raised concerns over the acquisition of Asda by the brothers.

Where do the ISSA brothers come from?

The brothers are from Blackburn, but their parents Vali and Zubeda initially lived in Bradford after moving to the UK from Gujarat in India during the 1970s to work in the textile industry. Mohsin, 49, and Zuber, 48, started out in a garage which their dad, who had worked in a woollen mill, bought.

Where do Issa brothers live?

Blackburn

Are Issa Brothers Indian?

Indian-origin billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa have acquired a popular British fast food chain, Leon, as part of what they described as their goal to grow their foodservice operations in Britain.

Do the ISSA brothers own Asda?

In a joint statement, the Issa brothers said: “Leon is a fantastic brand that we have long admired. It comes after the Issa brothers completed their £6.8 billion acquisition of Asda in February, though the deal still needs to secure approval from UK competition regulators.

What are the Issa Brothers worth?

Mohsin and Zuber Issa built up their fortune from a single petrol filling station in Bury, Greater Manchester and now each have a net worth of £3.56 billion.