Thats exactly why Tindall wants to take WHS private .... he wants to expand into groceries and like .... but recognises that is a risky strategy because some shareholders like Dr Who think it a mistake and most WHS shareholders would not appreciate another mistake or a few years of choppy earnings ..... he is prepared to take the risk himself so privatising is the best bet for him.
Wouldn't be easy but it took the mighty Walmart years before food was a success but when they perfected the model did sales take off. This is a good overview
http://www.coriolisresearch.com/news...ch_2006Q2.html