Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 26
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NewsCity snapshot: CMA launches in-depth probe in Sainsbury's-Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda for an in depth review, Swiss private label chocolate giant Barry Callebaut has acquired chocolate manufacturing facilities from Burton’s Biscuits and the rest of the news from the City.
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NewsMedia Bites 19 Sept: Tesco, Sainsbury's/Asda, Starbucks
Tesco will unveil its discount chain Jack’s today as the major supermarkets continue to lose market share to Lidl and Aldi
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NewsMotor Fuel Group's MRH takeover edges closer
A merger between the two would create a forecourt operator with about 930 sites before disposals
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Comment & OpinionCMA's check on Sainsbury's-Asda shopper effect is futile
The merger is sure to be waved through, says David Sables of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsCMA identifies concerns in Motor Fuel Group-MRH takeover
CMA has identified “concerns” at 29 locations in the UK where MFG and MRH are close competitors
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's-Asda will be more than prepared for CMA probe
Both retailers have requested that the CMA’s investigation moves straight to Phase 2
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NewsArla Foods UK reports 'steady' first half with YOY growth
Growth in the UK was driven by a 6.7% increase in volume sales for Arla’s branded portfolio
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NewsMedia Bites 28 Aug: Tesco, Food prices, Tetley Tea, Sainsbury's/Asda
A ban on Sunday trading and intense competition have prompted Tesco to close stores in one of its key overseas markets.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 August: Sainsbury's/Asda, National Lottery, Brexit
The UK competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into the proposed merger between supermarket chains Sainsbury and Asda
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NewsCMA launches formal investigation into Sainsbury’s/Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has today confirmed it is to launch a formal investigation into the proposed supermarket mega-merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda and could move to a more in-depth investigation within weeks.
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NewsCity snapshot: CMA opens investigation into Valeo's £100m Tangerine acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has opened an initial investigation into Valeo Foods’ £100m acquisition of Tangerine Confectionery, plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsValeo Foods completes acquisition of Dip-Dab maker Tangerine
PE giant Blackstone sold the confectionery company to the fast-growing Capvest-owned consumer group
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InterviewsGiles Hurley big interview: relishing Aldi's disruptor status
New Aldi UK & Ireland CEO Giles Hurley has watched with “interest” and “fascination” as the tectonic plates of British grocery have shifted
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NewsPepsiCo agrees to buy SodaStream in $3.2bn deal
Pepsico has agreed to buy home soft-drink-making business SodaStream International in a $3.2bn deal, Sainsbury and Asda could have to dispose stores in as many as 300 locations and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsRisk of petrol price hike, warn MP and Fair Fuel UK
MP for Robert Halfon and the Fair Fuel UK campaign have called for an independent fuel price watchdog
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Analysis & FeaturesToday's and Landmark merge as Unitas Wholesale: What we know and what it means
As the two buying groups bury their former rivalry, can Today’s-Landmark merger secure the future for their members?
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NewsTesco-Carrefour alliance to be operational by October
Tesco’s strategic alliance with French hypermarket Carrefour will be operational by October.
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Analysis & FeaturesJesús Lorente no miracle worker for Asda
Lorente’s Asda departure reveals Roger Burnley’s decisive side
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Analysis & FeaturesAs Blakemore shutters c&cs what next for Landmark?
Landmark Wholesale MD John Mills tells The Grocer what Blakemore’s c&c closure means for the business
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NewsCMA 'will not probe' proposed Tesco-Carrefour deal
Competition authorities in France have confirmed they will investigate the alliance