Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 45
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Comment & OpinionOpinion: Competition & Markets Authority must face the music
Non-protected government spending is set to be substantially cut as budgetary policy seeks balance…
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NewsAdjudicator conference 2015: 10 key lessons we learned
With changes in retailer behaviour the challenges have evolved. Here’s our takeout from the annual conference
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Comment & OpinionQuestions remain unanswered in Müller's Dairy Crest deal
Müller’s offer of processing capacity to competitors at two of its facilities is a curious one
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NewsMüller acquisition of Dairy Crest takes big step forward
Müller UK & Ireland has offered processing capacity at two sites in the south west of England and South Wales to a third party dairy processor in a bid to allay CMA fears
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NewsNetto speeds up hunt for store sites up north
Danish discounter Netto looks to have accelerated its search for sites just seven months after returning to the UK…
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NewsLondis launches £10k 'Bring a Friend' recruitment contest
Londis is trying to drive up retailer numbers with a recruitment campaign aimed at getting members to ‘Bring a Friend’…
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NewsAbsence of promised GCA powers leaves dairy farmers in the cold
The cavernous Church House venue next to Westminster Abbey, home to this week’s GCA conference, is so imposing that it could have comfortably fitted in a few hundred more delegates on top of the 200 or so that did turn up. In fact, it’s a pity that ...
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NewsExtension of GCA powers could take years
CMA reveals that any further powers would require fresh investigation or new legislation
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NewsNew GSCOP probe threatened after BBG survey reveals agreement breaches
Move from back margin to front margin is causing ructions in supplier-retailer relationships
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Analysis & FeaturesFerrero take over of Thorntons raises more questions than answers
Thorntons shares shot up by more than 40% this morning after news emerged that a takeover bid from Italian chocolate giant Ferrero valued it at £111.9m. But what are the key questions around what a Ferrero-owned Thorntons would look like?
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NewsPoundland shares sink despite £1bn breakthrough
Shares in Poundland sank more than 6% this morning despite sales at the discount retailer breaking the £1bn barrier for the first time.
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NewsCity snapshot: Profits up 18.6% at Poundland but it cautions over first half trading
Poundland’s full-year underlying pre-tax profits were up 18.6% to £43.7m as annual sales hit £1bn for the first time, plus board changes at Poundland and the FTSE 100 hits a five month low.
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NewsMark Allen set for £1.2m pay-out for 'transforming' Dairy Crest if Müller deal a success
Dairy Crest CEO Mark Allen is in line for a potential £1.2m windfall if the proposed £80m acquisition of its liquid milk operation by Müller gets signed off by the UK competition watchdog.
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NewsMüller's Dairy Crest acquisition on verge of fresh investigation
£80m deal for Dairy Crest’s loss-making dairies operation could be referred to a ‘phase two’ investigation unless “acceptable undertakings” were offered
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NewsPoundland shares fall to all-time low after house broker downgrade
Shares in Poundland have fallen today to their lowest price since the discount chain floated in March 2014 on the back of a downgrade from its house broker.
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NewsRegulatory green light for Pork Farms acquisition of Kerry Foods’ pastry business
The Competition & Markets Authority has announced this afternoon it has cleared the acquisition by Pork Farms Caspian of the chilled savoury pastry business of Kerry Foods.
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Comment & OpinionHigh-strength alcohol bans could breach competition law
Public authorities are increasingly asking retailers to help deliver social, health and other policy objectives
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Comment & OpinionBooker's £40m swoop on Musgrave GB looks like a steal
To gain an extra 2,000 stores and an extra £1bn in buying power for the cost of a couple of Extras looks like a steal…
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Analysis & FeaturesTPG Poundworld deal piles the pressure on all retailers
Takeover is yet more recognition of sector’s growing popularity
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NewsReckitt Benckiser K-Y Jelly deal leads to more friction with competition watchdog
Durex owner Reckitt Benckiser’s attempt to acquire the K-Y Jelly brand is to come under more intense scrutiny from the UK’s deal watchdog as a result of concerns over higher prices for shoppers.