Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 23
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NewsWaitrose and Ocado to sign up to supplier audit respite pledge
Of the original list of retailers overseen by GSCOP, only Sainsbury’s has yet to sign up to the agreement
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Comment & OpinionChristine Tacon: suppliers can learn from retailers on payment terms
Retailers say code compliance has improved efficiency, says Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon
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NewsCooler spring weather hampers grocery sales growth
The latest grocery market share figures show supermarket sales growth has slumped in recent weeks to due the cooler temperatures compared to last year’s sunny spring weather.
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NewsCMA proposes 10-year block on further Sainsbury’s-Asda merger action
Earlier this month, Asda owner Walmart announced it was exploring plans to float the retailer
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NewsWalmart splits City over plan to float Asda on Stock Exchange
The move prompted some to speculate it was an attempt by Walmart to flush out potential trade or private equity buyers
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NewsAsda like-for-likes up 0.5% with Easter adjustment
Asda CEO Roger Burnley said the supermarket remained focused but warned of challenges ahead
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Comment & OpinionWalmart has a plan B to back out of Asda. But can it attract investors?
Judith McKenna’s next move is to float the idea of a listing on the London Stock Exchange. But Asda still has a mountain to climb
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NewsAsda planning IPO and £80m in price cuts
Walmart International president and CEO Judith McKenna said the IPO could take years
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NewsB&M drops appeal against inclusion in Groceries Code remit
B&M and Ocado were added to the list of retailers covered by the Adjudicator in November
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NewsAsda George MD Nick Jones leaves amid management shake-up
Derek Lawlor has been promoted to SVP food and GM at Asda
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Category ReportOld news? Newstrade category report 2019
Millions of readers now get their news online. How are retailers coping?
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Allied Bakeries bounce back from loss of Tesco contract?
Allied is confident it can secure new business, but analysts admit it’s a challenging industry
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's and Asda have the tools to recover from merger disappointment
The back to basics shopper focus approach takes time and focus, says David Sables
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the co-operative movement pulled itself together
After a near calamitous reversal in the movement’s fortunes, co-operatives are booming. What’s behind the turnaround?
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Comment & OpinionWill B&M step in for Asda as CMA halts Sainsbury's merger?
What next for Coupe and Burnley as CMA throws out Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
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NewsMike Coupe rages at CMA as Sainsbury's-Asda deal dies
The final report, issued on Thursday, concluded the merger would lead to rising prices and reduced quality for UK shoppers
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NewsCity snapshot: Just Eat first quarter sales rise 28% as UK slows down
Online takeaway marketplace Just Eat has reported a 28% jump in first quarter sales to £227.9m, despite a slowdown in UK sales. Plus, Sainsbury’s shares sink to 30-year low and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 26 April: Sainsbury's/Asda fallout special
The papers look at the ramifications of the collapse of the £12bn Saisbury/Asda merger and what is next for the two supermarkets and their management teams.
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Comment & OpinionThe Sainsbury's-Asda deal is dead. What now?
The CMA’s findings make grim reading for large companies considering M&A activity
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's/Asda merger blocked: analyst reactions
Here’s what the experts have to say about the collapse of the proposed Sainsbury’s/Asda merger