Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 25
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NewsAsda reports sixth quarter of like-for-like sales growth
Asda said it had benefited from a 13.8% growth in online grocery sales in the quarter
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NewsCMA reveals supplier fears over Sainsbury's-Asda merger
Two suppliers, who both asked to remain anonymous, have set out their concerns about the merger
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's-Asda: eight reasons why our merger should go ahead
In response to opposition from retailers and supplier groups last week, Sainsbury’s and Asda have launched the case for the defence of their merger plans
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's-Asda report: retailers and trade bodies respond
The Grocer summarises the industry’s responses to the CMA investigation, published yesterday
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NewsAldi urges CMA to put a stop to Sainsbury's-Asda merger
Aldi claimed it and Lidl should have been excluded from the CMA’s inquiry as they are not in the same league as the big four
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NewsMedia Bites 9 November: Sainsbury's, Iceland, Tate & Lyle
Sales at Sainsbury’s have picked up after the supermarket group benefited from the hot UK summer and lowered its prices, but warned of an “uncertain” outlook
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NewsIceland fails to publish GCA code compliance data
British Brands Group report said Iceland had become the first retailer in eight years to fail to provide the required info
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s posts first half underlying profit growth as second quarter sales improve
Sainsbury’s grew underlying profits by 20% in the 28 weeks to 22 September 2018 and recorded improved second quarter sales driven by the warm summer. Plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Comment & OpinionAdvantage Amazon and D2C: retailers face a double threat
Suppliers are looking seriously at direct-to-consumer options, says David Sables. And the consequences for retailers are potentially serious
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NewsMedia bites 2 November: Waitrose, Ocado and B&M, Patisserie Valerie
Waitrose will pursue “mindful” consumers such as vegans and put quality food first over gaining market share, its managing director has said
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Comment & OpinionAmazon’s supermarket rivals are fuming over CMA decision
It comes days after the Chancellor rejected calls for an online sales tax on companies including Amazon
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest by a big margin for second week
in terms of its pricing lead over its traditional rivals Asda’s position remains strong
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NewsAmazon and Alliance Boots escape inclusion under GCA remit
Ocado and B&M are set to be included under GSCOP
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Comment & OpinionNo end to austerity at Asda, but are the latest cuts as savage as they seem?
It is the fifth big round of cuts in the past two years to affect management at its Leeds HQ and frontline store staff
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NewsAsda announces plan to cut 2,500 jobs
A proposed consultation on the cuts is not due to start until 2019
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NewsPost Office given go-ahead to complete Payzone takeover
The deal is set to complete next week after being waved through by the Competition and Markets Authority…
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Comment & OpinionDonna and Dominic Raab undertake a 'mercy dash' to Brussels
Oh darlings, that Michel Barmier! Isn’t he just? Barmy, that is
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NewsMedia bites 17 October: Sainsbury's/Asda, discounters, Patisserie Valerie
An investigation of how the proposed £7.3bn takeover of supermarket chain Asda by rival J Sainsbury might affect competition will consider the impact on suppliers as well as shoppers
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Analysis & FeaturesCMA to include Aldi and Lidl in Sainsbury's-Asda probe
The move appears to increase the chances of the merger going ahead without a huge disposal of stores
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Comment & OpinionWill the CMA take on Amazon with Groceries Code inclusion?
Amazon, it appears, has been pushing back strongly against the prospect of coming under Tacon’s net