Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 29
-
NewsAsda hails 'genuine momentum' in sales growth
Asda reported 8.3% like-for-like growth in online grocery sales in the period, while George.com sales soared by 21.9%
-
NewsEx-Müller CEO Kers to take over at helm of 2 Sisters
Kers, who left Müller last May, takes over from 2 Sisters founder Ranjit Singh and starts on 1 June
-
NewsMedia Bites 15 May: Countrywide, David Potts, Sainsbury's
The CMA’s decision to block Mole Valley Farmers’ acquisition of struggling agricultural stores chain Countrywide has seen the latter go bust.
-
NewsSainsbury's-Asda deal could bolster property market
Supermarket Income REIT said the deal would act alongside a reinvigorated Tesco to boost interest among big investors
-
NewsCo-op investing in price and promotions for Nisa members
Co-op Retail CEO Jo Whitfield has promised to “do a great job for Nisa members”
-
Analysis & FeaturesHas the CMA painted itself into a corner with methodology?
Some claim the Tesco-Booker precedent leaves the authority ‘toothless’ – but will Sainsbury’s-Asda be waved through?
-
NewsPotts: Sainsbury's-Asda deal 'will only make us stronger'
The supermarket reported a like-for-like sales rise of 3.6% in the first quarter
-
NewsTesco CEO Dave Lewis’ pay up 17.5% to £4.9m
The annual pay packet of Tesco CEO Dave Lewis rose 17.5% last year to £4.9m as the award of shares worth £971k boosted his earnings.
-
Comment & OpinionMs Frexit gets to know CMA chief Andrea Coscelli
Now I know you’ve never heard of Andrea Coscelli, but don’t worry your fluffy little heads about that
-
NewsMPs raise potential threat to JS-Asda suppliers with the CMA
The EFRA and BEIS committees have written a joint letter to the authority, raising concerns about the proposed merger
-
NewsShoppers approve Sainsbury's-Asda as price promise impresses
Shoppers have given the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda a warm welcome
-
Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury’s & Asda mega merger: what we know and what it means
The market is still coming to terms with the Tesco-Booker deal and now this: a £51bn-sales combination play between Sainsbury’s and Asda has been confirmed. So what will it mean? And how on earth would it get competition clearance? Here’s an updated analysis from The Grocer following the announcement earlier this week
-
NewsInitial Sainsbury's-Asda City euphoria calms
Bigger equals better for the City as Sainsbury’s share price rocketed to its highest level for almost four year
-
NewsJS-Asda deal could go ahead with only 23 stores sold off
A key part of the CMA probe will look at the overlap between the catchment areas of Asda and Sainsbury’s stores
-
NewsMedia Bites 4 May: Sainsbury’s/Asda, Tesco, Brexit
MPs have written to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requesting more information about its proposed scrutiny of the Sainsbury’s/Asda deal.
-
Comment & OpinionSuppliers face a stark choice on Sainsbury's-Asda merger
Wholesale and retail are now effectively one market for procurement and we have a duopoly in the retail market, says Steve Parfett of AG Parfett & Sons
-
NewsMedia Bites 3 May: Sainsbury’s/Asda, Ocado, Kraft Heinz
UBS research that found that two in five of Asda’s largest stores are a five-minute drive from a Sainsbury’s has increased the likelihood of the £7.3bn merger facing close scrutiny by the Competition and Markets Authority.
-
Comment & OpinionAs suppliers face Sainsbury’s-Asda squeeze, who can help them?
Suppliers should not expect the Groceries Code Adjudicator to be able to ride to their rescue - she is powerless to intervene
-
NewsAdjudicator to cover Amazon and Ocado within a year
The Competition & Markets Authority has written to a raft of retailers in the past week, as GSCOP looks set to expand the existing list of 10 supermarkets
-
Comment & OpinionWill the Sainsbury’s-Asda merger create a new retailer fit for the 21st century customer?
One of the biggest challenges the merged business faces is understanding its new, combined customer base, argues Paul Hinds of IRI