Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 10
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NewsMorrisons asked to remedy competition concerns in McColl’s takeover
The CMA said “overall, the deal would not harm the vast majority of shoppers or other business”
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NewsWaitrose admits having land deals blocking rival supermarkets from opening nearby
The supermarket has agreed to remove so-called restrictive covenants from its property deals following an investigation by the Competition & Markets Authority
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NewsMedia Bites 5 September: Waitrose, Iceland, Starbucks
Waitrose has admitted to signing deals with landlords halting other supermarkets from opening nearby for a decade
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NewsCity Snapshot: Iceland halts store openings as energy bills soar
Frozen food chain Iceland has put expansion plans on hold and warned of potential store closures as the cost of energy spirals.
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NewsAsda agrees £600m deal for Co-op petrol forecourt operations
All 2,300 Co-op colleagues impacted by the deal will transfer to Asda under Tupe rules
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s potential forecourt sell-off could be a win for all parties
The good news for impacted staff is there seems to be a strong appetite among potential buyers, with Asda reportedly ready to stump up £450m for the Co-op’s 130 forecourt sites
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NewsFreshways to ditch coloured milk bottle caps in major recycling move
The switch follows similar moves by Waitrose and Aldi this year
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Comment & OpinionThe role of the GCA isn’t in doubt. But the code is up for debate
Buyers will be able to work around the GCA’s list of ’golden rules’ on cost price increases, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionCMA was never quick on the draw. How will it fare as the sheriff in a new Dodge City?
The CTN/c-store chain was in administration and even a cursory look at the stores, the estate and the market shares will tell you nothing needs to be done
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Analysis & FeaturesCould the Competition & Markets Authority seriously do the job of policing the GSCOP?
Critics say the GCA has over-stepped its remit and made itself vulnerable, but supporters warn handing its job to the CMA would be disastrous
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Comment & OpinionScrapping the Groceries Code Adjudicator? A terrible idea
A transfer of responsibilities to the CMA won’t save costs, won’t be more efficient, and will be less effective, says Ged Futter, director of The Retail Mind
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Amazon’s Tesco price-match move pay off?
Amazon’s move is well-timed and low-risk, according to experts, but it will likely struggle to keep up with Britain’s biggest retailer
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Comment & OpinionGetting rid of the Groceries Code Adjudicator is fraught with risk – especially now
The Adjudicator is facing the worst crisis of relations between suppliers and supermarkets since the role began in 2013
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NewsGovernment to consider scrapping Groceries Code Adjudicator role in ‘efficiency’ drive
A consultation launched by small business minister Jane Hunt said ministers were looking at whether they could make efficiency savings by doing away with the role
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Comment & OpinionCan Deliveroo find a way through its ‘headwinds’ to deliver on profitability?
The delivery giant has downgraded its sales forecasts, prompting another fall in its share prices
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NewsMedia Bites 14 July: Wetherspoons, Tesco, inflation
A trading update from pub operator JD Wetherspoon is the main retail news in the papers this morning.
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NewsCMA launches probe into Morrisons’ takeover of McColl’s
‘Phase one’ investigation is launched today following an initial enforcement order in May
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NewsMorrisons sales slump amid ‘very challenging’ trading environment
An update to investors for the 13 weeks ended 1 May revealed a 6.4% decline in like-for-like sales in the second quarter
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NewsAscona Group calls for 20p per litre cut in fuel duty amid soaring pump prices
Writing a blog yesterday, Ascona Group CEO Darren Briggs said “unprecedented increases” in pump prices were stopping independent forecourt retailers from remaining competitive with the mults
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NewsTime to tackle cost of living crisis, says Potts, as £7bn Morrisons takeover clears final hurdle
The Competition & Markets Authority announced today the deal was clear to proceed