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Walmart offloads Asda pensions amid IPO plans

Asda owner Walmart has reportedly struck a deal to offload £3.8bn worth of pension liabilities as it eyes a potential…

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JD Sports responds to CMA amid Footasylum probe extension

JD Sports has said it “strongly disagrees” with the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) that its proposed £90m takeover of…

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CMA extends inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has extended its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum, with the regulator warning…

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Asda FY sales and profits rise despite merger disappointment

Asda has reported an increase in both full-year sales and profits during the period it was the focus of an…

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CMA launches probe of JD Sports’ acquisition of Footasylum

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its inquiry into JD Sports’ acquisition of footwear retailer, Footasylum. Phase 1…

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Asda Sainsbury’s merger blocked for 10 years

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has prohibited Asda and Sainsbury’s from working with each other until 29 July 2019…

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Amazon’s Deliveroo deal could face CMA investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has put Amazon’s Deliveroo deal on hold as the regulator said it believed it…

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Sainsbury’s Q1 sales fall as non-food sales struggle

Sainsbury’s has announced another tough quarter of trading as it revealed a 1.2% fall in total sales during Q1.  During…

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Sainsbury’s boss Coupe slammed for £3.9m bonus

Mike Coupe, CEO of supermarket chain Sainsbury’s, has been criticised by shareholders and MP for his £3.9m bonus. The bonus…

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JD Sports’ takeover of Footasylum to be investigated by CMA

The CMA has announced it is investigating the completed acquisition by JD Sports of Footasylum. The CMA said it has…

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