Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 23
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NewsMedia Bites 13 Dec: Sainsbury's/Asda, Pernod Ricard, British American Tobacco
“Sainsbury’s hit by Asda deal doubts” is the headline in the The Times after the pair launched a legal challenge against the CMA’s investigation timetable.
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NewsCMA warns of delay risk to Sainsbury's-Asda merger probe
The CMA’s response came after Sainsbury’s and Asda revealed they would lodge an application to the Competition Appeal Tribunal
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NewsSainsbury’s and Asda request judicial review to extend CMA process
Sainsbury’s and Asda will today lodge an application for a judicial review of the Competition & Marketes Authority investigation into their proposed merger.
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NewsHigh street footfall slumps in run up to Christmas
Black Friday failed to arrest a slump in shopper numbers in November according to the latest BRC Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor, with expectations weak footfall will continue into Christmas.
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NewsMorrisons claims Sainsbury's-Asda merger will hit own-label quality
Morrisons also suggested it would be in the firing line if the merger goes ahead
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Samworth's bid to buy Manton Wood win CMA approval?
The investigation into the deal has surprised observers
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Grocer 33Aldi wins Grocer 33 but the margin slips to just 8.8%
Will Aldi mind the narrowing gap to Asda?
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Analysis & FeaturesFour key takeaways from Sainsbury's half-year results
What do Sainsbury’s half-year results tell us about how well its strategy is working?
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NewsAldi and Lidl a 'compelling threat' to grocery market
Hurley’s comments came in Aldi’s response to the CMA’s issues statement which was published by the watchdog last week
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NewsAsda reports sixth quarter of like-for-like sales growth
Asda said it had benefited from a 13.8% growth in online grocery sales in the quarter
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NewsCMA reveals supplier fears over Sainsbury's-Asda merger
Two suppliers, who both asked to remain anonymous, have set out their concerns about the merger
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's-Asda: eight reasons why our merger should go ahead
In response to opposition from retailers and supplier groups last week, Sainsbury’s and Asda have launched the case for the defence of their merger plans
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's-Asda report: retailers and trade bodies respond
The Grocer summarises the industry’s responses to the CMA investigation, published yesterday
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NewsAldi urges CMA to put a stop to Sainsbury's-Asda merger
Aldi claimed it and Lidl should have been excluded from the CMA’s inquiry as they are not in the same league as the big four
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NewsMedia Bites 9 November: Sainsbury's, Iceland, Tate & Lyle
Sales at Sainsbury’s have picked up after the supermarket group benefited from the hot UK summer and lowered its prices, but warned of an “uncertain” outlook
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NewsIceland fails to publish GCA code compliance data
British Brands Group report said Iceland had become the first retailer in eight years to fail to provide the required info
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NewsCity snapshot: Sainsbury’s posts first half underlying profit growth as second quarter sales improve
Sainsbury’s grew underlying profits by 20% in the 28 weeks to 22 September 2018 and recorded improved second quarter sales driven by the warm summer. Plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Comment & OpinionAdvantage Amazon and D2C: retailers face a double threat
Suppliers are looking seriously at direct-to-consumer options, says David Sables. And the consequences for retailers are potentially serious
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NewsMedia bites 2 November: Waitrose, Ocado and B&M, Patisserie Valerie
Waitrose will pursue “mindful” consumers such as vegans and put quality food first over gaining market share, its managing director has said
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Comment & OpinionAmazon’s supermarket rivals are fuming over CMA decision
It comes days after the Chancellor rejected calls for an online sales tax on companies including Amazon