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Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe to retire after six years

Sainsbury’s has announced its CEO Mike Coupe is set to retire this year, after almost six years in the role.…

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CMA issues interim order to halt JD Sports’ Footasylum acquisition

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an interim order against the proposed £90m takeover of Footasylum by JD…

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Maintaining a sense of balance in the omnichannel

Marketers often face a challenge when balancing their use of online and offline channels. If one is much heavier than…

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Sports Direct: CMA published ‘inaccurate’ market data in Footasylum probe

Sports Direct has claimed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published “inaccurate estimates” of its market share data during…

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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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