Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 25
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Comment & OpinionCMA's check on Sainsbury's-Asda shopper effect is futile
The merger is sure to be waved through, says David Sables of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsCMA identifies concerns in Motor Fuel Group-MRH takeover
CMA has identified “concerns” at 29 locations in the UK where MFG and MRH are close competitors
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's-Asda will be more than prepared for CMA probe
Both retailers have requested that the CMA’s investigation moves straight to Phase 2
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NewsArla Foods UK reports 'steady' first half with YOY growth
Growth in the UK was driven by a 6.7% increase in volume sales for Arla’s branded portfolio
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NewsMedia Bites 28 Aug: Tesco, Food prices, Tetley Tea, Sainsbury's/Asda
A ban on Sunday trading and intense competition have prompted Tesco to close stores in one of its key overseas markets.
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NewsMedia Bites 24 August: Sainsbury's/Asda, National Lottery, Brexit
The UK competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into the proposed merger between supermarket chains Sainsbury and Asda
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NewsCMA launches formal investigation into Sainsbury’s/Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has today confirmed it is to launch a formal investigation into the proposed supermarket mega-merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda and could move to a more in-depth investigation within weeks.
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NewsCity snapshot: CMA opens investigation into Valeo's £100m Tangerine acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has opened an initial investigation into Valeo Foods’ £100m acquisition of Tangerine Confectionery, plus all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsValeo Foods completes acquisition of Dip-Dab maker Tangerine
PE giant Blackstone sold the confectionery company to the fast-growing Capvest-owned consumer group
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InterviewsGiles Hurley big interview: relishing Aldi's disruptor status
New Aldi UK & Ireland CEO Giles Hurley has watched with “interest” and “fascination” as the tectonic plates of British grocery have shifted
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NewsPepsiCo agrees to buy SodaStream in $3.2bn deal
Pepsico has agreed to buy home soft-drink-making business SodaStream International in a $3.2bn deal, Sainsbury and Asda could have to dispose stores in as many as 300 locations and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsRisk of petrol price hike, warn MP and Fair Fuel UK
MP for Robert Halfon and the Fair Fuel UK campaign have called for an independent fuel price watchdog
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Analysis & FeaturesToday's and Landmark merge as Unitas Wholesale: What we know and what it means
As the two buying groups bury their former rivalry, can Today’s-Landmark merger secure the future for their members?
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NewsTesco-Carrefour alliance to be operational by October
Tesco’s strategic alliance with French hypermarket Carrefour will be operational by October.
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Analysis & FeaturesJesús Lorente no miracle worker for Asda
Lorente’s Asda departure reveals Roger Burnley’s decisive side
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Analysis & FeaturesAs Blakemore shutters c&cs what next for Landmark?
Landmark Wholesale MD John Mills tells The Grocer what Blakemore’s c&c closure means for the business
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NewsCMA 'will not probe' proposed Tesco-Carrefour deal
Competition authorities in France have confirmed they will investigate the alliance
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NewsCMA approves Arla Foods’ takeover of Yeo Valley Dairies
Arla UK MD Ash Amirahmadi hails ‘significant news for our business, the industry and our farmer owners’
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NewsMRH boss Karen Dickens to step down following MFG takeover
CFO Steve Back will leave after a three to six month transition period
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NewsCity snapshot: Co-op's audacious £15m bid for Costcutter rebuffed
The Co-op Group has made an audacious bid to buy convenience retailer Costcutter for around £15m, according to weekend reports. Plus, two more of Premier Foods’ largest shareholders back a campaign to oust CEO Gavin Darby, a look at the financial calendar this week and all the rest of the latest news from the City.