Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 10
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NewsAmazon to come under GSCOP jurisdiction after breaching £1bn in grocery sales
The CMA said it had taken into account Amazon’s “increasing activity in the UK groceries’ sector in recent years”
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NewsCMA opens investigation into Cérélia acquisition of General Mills dough business
The UK deals watchdog has opened an investigation into the acquisition of General Mills’ European dough business, which includes the Jus-Rol brand, by French bakery giant Cérélia.
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NewsCMA launches investigation into Medina-Freshways merger
The Competition & Markets Authority has launched an investigation into the merger of milk processors Freshways and Medina Dairy amid concerns it could lead to a “substantial lessening of competition”
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets are powerless to prevent food price inflation but there's a how and a where
Supermarkets have done an amazing job of keeping price inflation in check for 60 years. They can’t afford to lose their grip
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NewsCMA launches probe into Boparan’s acquisition of Banham Poultry
Regulators have kicked off an investigation into Ranjit Boparan’s acquisition of Banham Poultry
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons is cutting sick pay for unvaccinated staff. Where do employers stand legally?
Employees could mount a claim for constructive unfair dismissal around the issue of cutting sick pay, says Vanessa James, partner, Ashfords LLP
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NewsMedia Bites 28 January: Diageo, Greencore, Fever-Tree, Britvic
Trading updates from drinks firms Diageo, Fever-Tree and Brtivic all make the morning papers, with news of a shareholder revolt at Greencore over exec pay.
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NewsCMA launches probe into Morrisons takeover amid concern over rising petrol prices
In October the CMA passed an enforcement notice compelling Morrisons to stay operationally independent while it considered launching an investigation
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Comment & OpinionThe five factors that will shape fmcg advertising in 2022
From the crackdown on HFSS promotions to a rise in influencer marketing, 2022 has much in store for the ad landscape, says Brinsley Dresden, head of advertising law at Lewis Silkin LLP
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NewsMedia Bites 7 January: Greggs, inflation, Boots, Gousto, B&M
The papers are full of food and retail news this morning, taking in trading updates at Greggs, Boots and B&M.
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NewsGSCOP breaches fall despite pandemic but Waitrose accused of lacking transparency
Waitrose was singled out in a new report on GSCOP breaches by the British Brands Group
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NewsMedia Bites 14 December: Fuel prices, supply chain, Omicron, Ocado
A senior Tesco executive reportedly told City analysts that retailers are making better profit margins on fuel sales after Asda’s takeover by the Issa brothers.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Boots really be worth more than Asda and Morrisons? And who would buy it?
Reports have suggested the chain could be worth as much as £10bn in a spin-off by Walgreens. What’s it really worth and who might buy?
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NewsSeedrs snapped up by US fintech firm Republic in $100m deal
Republic said it expected the deal with Seedrs to lead to new innovations and products for European investors and private businesses
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Comment & OpinionWhat we can learn from contrasting ASA decisions on ‘green’ almond milk ads
ASA inquiries into ads from Alpro and Plenish offer a guideline on how to avoid being rapped for unsubstantiated green claims, says Brinsley Dresden, partner and head of the advertising & marketing team at law firm Lewis Silkin
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NewsFreshways to up milk price to 33ppl in 2022 amid soaring input costs
The liquid milk processor said price increases were now required due to increasingly challenging trading conditions.
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Comment & OpinionMarketing teams must have the right skills to avoid ‘greenwashing’
Communicating green credentials takes skill and collaboration, says Mark Dodds, chair of the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Food, Drink & Agriculture Group
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NewsCMA launches investigation into Ranjit Boparan’s acquisition of Banham Poultry
The founder of 2 Sisters Food Group struck an agreement to acquire the Norfolk-based chicken processor through his private family office last month
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NewsMedia Bites 1 Nov: Asda, Morrisons, Greggs
Asda’s billionaire owners are looking at expanding the chain into continental Europe
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NewsCompetition watchdog opens investigation into £7.1bn CD&R takeover of Morrisons
Any issues for the CMA are likely to centre around Morrisons’ forecourt operations and the CD&R-owned Motor Fuel Group