Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 36
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NewsSainsbury's delays Nisa move as Co-op comes back to the table
Sainsbury’s period of exclusivity to do a deal with Nisa has now expired, leaving the field open to other potential suitors
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NewsOne Stop franchise chief Andrew King exits Tesco
Andrew King is leaving as part of a wider restructure of Tesco operations, said the retailer
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NewsAt least five companies bidding to supply McColl's
The convenience chain confirmed it had officially put its two main supply deals out for retender…
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NewsAsda/B&M: the latest plot twist in the battle for convenience
Momentous decision this year could transform wholesale and convenience beyond recognition
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NewsCMA vows to investigate Tesco-Booker impact on P&H
The CMA has received complaints from a number of third parties about the potentially crushing impact…
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NewsUnilever spreads & Dairy Crest combo 'attractive to PE'
Could a private equity-led merger of the Unilever spreads business and Dairy Crest be on the cards later this year?…
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NewsMedia Bites 13 July: Tesco/Booker, B&M Bargains, Wetherspoons
The long-expected phase 2 investigation into the £3.7bn Tesco and Booker merger generates plenty of column inches in today’s papers.
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NewsCity snapshot: Reckitt Benckiser denies avoiding £60m of taxes in developing nations
Reckitt Benckiser has denied accusations of tax avoidance in developing countries as charity organisation Oxfam publishes a report highlighting the household goods manufacturer as an example of a multinational not paying its “fair share”. Plus, the newly demerged Metro Group starts trading shares.
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Comment & OpinionTesco-Booker: CMA’s ‘fast-track’ investigation looks like good news for the deal
A commitment from Tesco to sell off 350 stores, if it comes to that, may well look like a price worth paying
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco-Booker merger: why the CMA’s phase two review will come down to 350 hotspots
The CMA has identified 350 local areas around the country where there is an overlap
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NewsMedia Bites 12 July: M&S, PepsiCo, Coke, Aldi
The papers put Marks & Spencer firmly in the spotlight following its first quarter update yesterday. M&S suffered a dip in like-for-like sales in the three months ending in July as it cut back on discounts but overall revenues increased thanks to further food store openings.
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco to face in-depth phase 2 investigation into £3.7bn Booker merger
The Competition and Markets Authority said this morning that shoppers could face “worse terms” when buying groceries in more than 350 local areas where there is currently an overlap between Tesco shops and Booker-supplied symbol stores. Plus, strong first quarter for B&M Bargains as rising prices drive shoppers into its shops; SSP Group reports soaring sales in the third quarter; and debit card payments overtake cash in the UK
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NewsAsda has mended its ways on promotions, rules CMA
Supermarket has ensured ‘was/now’ pricing periods and multibuys no longer mislead consumers, the regulator said
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Analysis & FeaturesThe five main takeaways from the GCA conference
From Christine Tacon’s last-minute reappointment as Groceries Code Adjudicator to a revealing survey of suppliers
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NewsMedia Bites 30 June: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Tesco/Booker, Greene King
Stefano Pessina’s ambition to turn Walgreens Boots Alliance into a global drugstore group was dealt a blow by US regulators after he was forced to scrap a $17.2 billion takeover of Rite Aid, writes The Times.
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco/Booker request swift move to in-depth competition investigation
Tesco and Booker have requested that the Competition and Markets Authority fast track its investigation into deal to a more in-depth phase 2 investigation. Plus Greene King raises revenues despite “demanding backdrop”, DS Smith swoops for US packaging firm and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsEnergy suppliers blocked from 'locking in' micro businesses
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the move from the Competition & Markets Authority
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NewsWarm June weather boosts supermarket sales growth to multi-year high
Warm weather in June helped the UK grocers to their largest monthly year-on-year rise in sales since July 2013, according to market share data from Nielsen, while Kantar Worldpanel finds the best supermarket growth since March 2012.
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Comment & OpinionOwning wholesale will embed big four in almost total dominance
We have very early notice of the consequences for the entire grocery sector of failing to stop Tesco-Booker
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco Q1 results: analyst reactions
During the quarter it reported a 1.3% growth in customer transactions – some ten million more than last year