America 1919-Chapter 717 - : 246, Bloated Super Company_3

Chapter 717: 246, Bloated Super Company_3

“Maybe at this moment, Donnie Block just wants us to act in step with his tempo. One must realize that in the business world, when you follow someone else’s pace, it’s the easiest way to run into trouble!”

Looking at all these people reluctant to revolutionize A&P, John Hardford was out of options.

In A&P he certainly held the highest authority, but when it came to personal interests, no level of authority could compel an individual to relinquish their own benefits.

And when these individuals united, even John Hardford was powerless to bring about change.

Thus, today’s meeting was dismissed with John Hardford’s face clouded in gloom.

Back in his office, John Hardford slammed things around in a fit of anger.

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“These people have grown old, they have lost the passion they had at the start of the business, sooner or later they will lead A&P into a dead end!”

After venting, John Hardford, gasping for breath, sat down on the sofa and spoke to his confidant Lao Hobbs.

Lao Hobbs thought for a moment and said, “Sir, I know you are very wary of Donnie Block’s strength, but is this man really that formidable?

Or is it to say, is the opponent really a genius who can succeed in any industry?”

John Hardford turned sharply to look at Lao Hobbs, only then noticing that his hair had turned white, having been by his side for over a decade.

In over a decade, Lao Hobbs had risen from a mere purchaser to becoming the head of purchasing at A&P, one of the absolute higher-ups!

“Lao, I wouldn’t take it to heart if others said that, because they are fools, but now that you’re expressing doubts, it’s worrisome. You and I have been through thick and thin in the retail industry for such a long time. Have you forgotten that in retail, cash is king?

Donnie has already invested more than ten million US dollars for the Apollo Chain. With such a massive investment, do you think Donnie is simply playing around?

An investment of 2000 stores in one go?

What kind of boldness is that?

How long did it take us at A&P to expand from 198 stores to 2000 stores?

And from 2000 stores to nearly 10000 stores we have now, how long did that take?

Donnie has Surf Hotel and his private liquor empire that can provide him with a constant huge influx of cash, plus Donnie’s Apollo Chain has no other shareholders, it’s wholly owned by him.

If I were Donnie Block, then I could keep expanding without touching the cash of Apollo Chain.

2000 stores may not give him an advantage in front of us, but what about 5000 stores, 10000 stores, 20000 stores?

By then, Apollo Chain will be America’s largest retailer, by then, all retail manufacturers will have to look at his face, and he will certainly be able to get the lowest prices.

What do you say we will compete with Apollo Chain then?”

Wanting to compete with Donnie’s Apollo Chain, John Hardford needed competent people on his side, having just felt that even Lao Hobbs was growing slack, so he could only earnestly persuade Lao Hobbs!

Lao Hobbs had indeed been by John Hardford’s side for too long, and now he realized that John Hardford was very dissatisfied with the company’s management team. At this time, he absolutely couldn’t stand against John Hardford anymore!

“Sir, I think there is someone who can help us?”

John Hardford immediately showed an excited expression and asked, “Who?”

Lao Hobbs said, “James Cuff of Kraft Foods!”

Then Lao Hobbs continued, “After the war, sales at Kraft Foods have been rising, and now it has become the second-largest snack company in America in terms of sales, only next to the Grain Empire Food Company.

The Grain Empire Food Company is extremely wary of the growth of Kraft Foods. Since the second half of this year, they have been targeting Kraft Foods, which has caused James Cuff a lot of headaches.

Donnie’s establishment of Apollo Chain is deeply tied to the Grain Empire Food Company. I’ve talked to James Cuff before, and their company hasn’t signed a high penalty clause with Donnie’s Apollo Chain.

If we can tie Kraft Foods to our A&P ship, it will certainly be effective. You could even bring James Cuff into the company board.

Because of the relationship between Apollo Chain and Grain Empire Food Company, James Cuff would certainly not want Donnie’s Apollo Chain to prosper. We can fully leverage this point to form an offensive and defensive alliance with James Cuff. By then, whether it’s capital or the board, you’ll have more say!”

John Hardford began to seriously consider Lao Hobbs’s suggestion.

Now, the people in the company no longer had the drive to move forward, and he really needed more allies.

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His opponent was Donnie’s Apollo Chain, James Cuff’s opponent was Maholi’s Grain Empire Food Company.

All of New York knows that Donnie and Maholi’s husband Walker are best friends, so both parties have a common enemy.

But to have James Cuff join A&P’s board would inevitably dilute his own shares. What if James Cuff didn’t align with him when it mattered?

After weighing the pros and cons, John Hardford still decided to have a good talk with James Cuff!