Competition and Markets Authority
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Jun- 2025 -9 JuneOnline & Digital
Amazon to take action on catalogue abuse following CMA probe
Amazon Europe has signed undertakings committing to enhance its existing systems for tackling fake reviews and catalogue abuse, following an…
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May- 2025 -14 MayFeatures
A Lidl bit more: Why is Lidl investing in expansion?
On 28 April Lidl announced that it is going to invest £500m in store expansion, aiming to open more than…
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Apr- 2025 -22 AprilFeatures
How retailers can tackle ESG risks amid greenwashing crackdown
Starting from April, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gains new powers to fine businesses for misleading greenwashing claims. With…
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7 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-7/4/25
US President Donald Trump has defended his newly announced tariffs, describing them as necessary “medicine” to address trade imbalances. Speaking…
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Mar- 2025 -4 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-4/3/25
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is close to approving Topps Tiles’ £9m acquisition of CTD Tiles after both companies…
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4 MarchDIY
CMA nears approval for Topps Tiles’ acquisition of CTD Tiles
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed it is nearing a green light for Topps Tiles’ £9m acquisition of…
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Jan- 2025 -23 JanuaryGovernment
CMA appoints Doug Gurr as interim chair
Former Amazon boss Doug Gurr has been appointed as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in a…
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20 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-20/1/25
Quiz is reportedly considering closing up to a third of its 60 stores as part of a restructuring effort to…
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20 JanuaryGovernment
Pets at Home CEO warns Budget will effect part-time workers and women
Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan has warned that the changes to National Insurance in the Budget will negatively impact…
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-27/11/24
The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has urged high streets to evolve beyond retail to reverse their decline. Its…
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