Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 46
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Comment & OpinionAldi support for NFU fruit and veg pledge is sassy
Sir: Aldi’s support of the NFU’s fruit and veg pledge (18 July, p67) is to be applauded…
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Analysis & FeaturesCMA Which? pricing probe has no problem with shrinking packs
The Competition & Markets Authority confirmed it had no objections to the so-called “grocery shrink ray”
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Analysis & FeaturesIt's promo business as usual as Which? is shown the door
The major retailers will have been relieved that the CMA did not find widespread evidence of misleading practices
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NewsCarrefour and Casino trading updates reveal mixed bag
There were seemingly contrasting fortunes for two French supermarket giants this week
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NewsMüller offers to process rival's milk to allay competition fears
Müller has offered to supply and process up to 100m litres of fresh milk a year for a third party at the Severnside dairy in Gloucestershire to facilitate its acquisition of Dairy Crest’s liquid milk business.
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NewsCraft beer fears as range rationalisation looms for brewers
Beer is facing trouble on two fronts, with anti-booze campaigners and supermarket range rationalisation hitting…
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NewsCMA super complaint decision: Industry reactions
As the CMA finds no evidence of widespread attempts by supermarkets to mislead shoppers, the industry reacts
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NewsMedia bites 16 July: CMA, Lidl, JD Wetherspoon
Supermarkets are misleading shoppers by running confusing promotions, Britain’s competition regulator has found.
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NewsCMA finds no evidence of misleading supermarket pricing being widespread
Although some examples of confusing deals were found, there is no sign of widespread misconduct on pricing and promotions, the regulator says
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NewsCraft beer suffering from high-strength alcohol crackdown
Schemes aimed at low-price high-strength alcohol are also affecting premium products
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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?