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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchHigh Street
Argos to provide £500,000 to customers, amid CMA warranty findings
Argos has announced it will provide over £500,000 to customers who may have missed out on a cheaper extended warranty…
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8 MarchSupermarkets
Issa Bros considering adding nail bars and salons to Asda offering
Mohsin and Zuber, the new owners of Asda, are reportedly considering adding nail bars, salons and cafes to the supermarkets…
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Feb- 2021 -23 FebruarySupermarkets
Asda owners consider George spin-off
Asda’s new owners are reportedly considering spinning off George, the fashion label developed by George Davies, in an attempt to…
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17 FebruarySupermarkets
Regulator to rule on Issa Brothers’ Asda takeover
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set a deadline for 20 April for a decision on the acquisition of…
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16 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Ebay’s sale of Gumtree sparks concern by CMA
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns that Adevinta’s anticipated £6.5bn purchase of Gumtree from Ebay could lead…
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16 February
Amazon infiltrated by fake review sites, Which? report finds
A Which? investigation has uncovered a “thriving” industry of review manipulation businesses targeting Amazon, despite ongoing measures to combat fake…
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3 FebruarySupermarkets
EG Group to acquire Asda’s forecourt business in £750m deal
The EG Group, part of the consortium that is set to acquire ‘Big Four’ Grocer Asda in a £6.8bn deal,…
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Dec- 2020 -15 DecemberNews
Asda paid Walmart £1.1bn dividend before sale, accounts reveal
Asda paid an intercompany cash dividend of £1.15bn to former parent company Walmart in March this year, despite profits being…
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9 DecemberSupermarkets
CMA launches inquiry into Issa Bros’ Asda takeover
The CMA has announced the launch of a phase 1 inquiry into the Issa Brothers’ £6.8bn takeover of Asda. It…
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8 DecemberOnline & Digital
Studio exploring sale options as profits surge 52%
Studio Retail Group (SRG) has announced it is exploring sales options after seeing half-year profits increase 52% to £17.7m. For…
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