Competition and Markets Authority
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May- 2023 -2 MaySupermarkets
CMA urged to investigate ‘profiteering’ supermarkets amid high inflation
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate “profiteering” supermarkets after food price inflation…
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilSupermarkets
Asda and EG merger threatens food supply and jobs, says GMB
The merger between Asda and petrol forecourt business EG Group will threaten the UK’s food supply, fuel prices and 100,000…
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18 AprilHealth & Beauty
Well Pharmacy acquires Lexon wholesaler
Bestway Group subsidiary Well Pharmacy has announced the acquisition of Lexon UK Holdings and Asurex Limited, pharmaceutical wholesalers for an…
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Mar- 2023 -15 MarchNews
Asda’s purchase of Co-op’s petrol stations could increase prices, CMA finds
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has revealed that Asda’s acquisition of 132 petrol stations owned by Arthur Foodstores Limited…
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Feb- 2023 -1 FebruarySupermarkets
CMA launches supermarket pricing review
The CMA is set to review unit pricing practices online and instore within the grocery sector, after deciding that customers…
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Jan- 2023 -18 JanuarySupermarkets
Inquiry launched into Asda’s takeover of Co-op forecourt business
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Asda’s acquisition of Co-op’s petrol forecourt business. Last year,…
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Dec- 2022 -20 DecemberSupermarkets
Morrisons to close 132 McColl’s stores
Morrisons has announced plans to close 132 McColl’s stores over the year as these stores have “no realistic prospect” of…
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Nov- 2022 -8 NovemberSupermarkets
Asda opens first ‘Asda Express’ convenience store
Asda has opened its first standalone ‘Asda Express’ convenience store in Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands, creating 17 new…
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Oct- 2022 -31 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda completes Co-op petrol station deal
Asda has completed the acquisition of 132 grocery retail sites with attached petrol stations from the Co-op for a value…
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28 OctoberNews
CMA gives Morrisons green light for McColl’s takeover
Morrisons’ takeover of McColl’s is nearing completion after the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) announced it will accept the merger. The…
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