Competition and Markets Authority
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Jun- 2018 -19 JuneSupermarkets
CMA reveals Asda-Sainsbury’s merger comments
Industry responses to a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consultation on the proposed Asda-Sainsbury’s merger have revealed concerns about higher…
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1 JuneHigh Street
Over 10,000 stores predicted to close in 2018, analysts say
A new report from the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has predicted that 2018 will be the worst year on…
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May- 2018 -18 MayM&A
CMA shops around for comments on Sainsbury’s Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda, after inviting interested parties to comment…
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11 MaySupermarkets
Sainsbury’s and Asda could be forced to sell more than 70 stores
Sainsbury’s and Asda may have to sell at least 73 stores in order for the merger to go ahead according…
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8 MayM&A
Asda-Sainsbury’s merger fears voiced by industry bodies
Trade bodies and environmental groups fear the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s will further squeeze UK food producers and…
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3 MaySupermarkets
Nisa members attempt to stop Co-op takeover
A group of 30 members of Nisa have hired a lawyer to help them try to halt the takeover by…
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3 MayGovernment
Asda-Sainsbury’s merger: Committees pen letter fearing ‘dominance’
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committees have written a…
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Apr- 2018 -24 AprilHigh Street
Co-op’s £143m takeover of Nisa cleared by CMA
The Co-op’s £143m takeover of Nisa approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), subject to a court sanction on…
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Mar- 2018 -9 MarchDIY
Countrywide farmers enters administration putting 735 jobs at risk
A buyer is being sought for retailer Countrywide Farmers, which has gone into administration putting 735 jobs at risk. The…
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Feb- 2018 -5 FebruaryPeople Moves
Tesco appoints new UK CEO Charles Wilson
Tesco has appointed Booker Group boss Charles Wilson as the new CEO for its UK and Ireland retail and wholesale…
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