Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 38
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NewsCity snapshot: McColl’s deal to buy 298 Co-op stores receives final CMA approval
McColl’s has received final and unconditional approval for its deal to buy 298 Co-op convenience stores struck in July 2016. Plus Dale Farm moves back to profit, Lion Capital buys up stake in UK cafe chain and all the rest of today’s news from the City.
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NewsShelf position payments 'no longer an issue' says Adjudicator
Tacon warned she was close to launching an official investigation into alleged ‘Drop and Drive’ discrepancies
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NewsPricing practice guide for retailers published by government
The new guidance follows the government’s response to the Which? super-complaint on misleading pricing practices in the grocery sector
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NewsPoundland considers closing 80 stores
Poundland is weighing up the closure of up to 80 shops following the integration of the 99p Stores estate.
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Analysis & FeaturesCranswick wagers on China with Dunbia pork plant deal
It looks a shrewd move despite razor-thin margins in Ballymena
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NewsNisa wins supply contract for 298 McColl's bought from Co-op
Subject to CMA clearance, Nisa will begin supplying the first new, larger McColl’s stores in January
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NewsThe Co-op offers to sell stores to ease My Local completion
The Co-op also gave the CMA evidence to show that a number of grocery retailers had expressed interest in the two stores
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NewsCo-op deal to purchase My Local stores nears CMA approval
The CMA said it had received reassurances from the Co-op over one store affected by competition concerns
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NewsCity snapshot: Conviviality sales up 211% as Matthew Clark and Bibendum integration makes progress
Conviviality increased sales 211% in the first half to £783m thanks to the transformative acquisitions of Matthew Clark and Bibendum PLB
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NewsCMA to investigate McColl's purchase of 298 Co-op stores
The competition regulator has kicked off a Phase 1 inquiry into the deal…
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Comment & OpinionGet real with inflation
Sir; price rises will have to be put through to protect margins and employment
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Analysis & FeaturesWidening the net: who should Adjudicator Tacon tackle next?
Never mind farmer concerns does the GCA have bigger fish to fry?
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NewsGovernment calls for evidence on extension of GCA powers
The government says it could look to extend the role even if competition authorities decide there is insufficient evidence
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Analysis & FeaturesCan 2 Sisters make Bernard Matthews bootiful again?
As one of Britain’s most tarnished brands is gobbled up by poultry giant 2 Sisters, we answer the key questions about the deal
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NewsSainsbury's results: What the analysts say
For two years, Sainsbury’s defied the economic gravity of Britain’s supermarket shootout. The brand has come down to earth with a bump
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NewsHain Celestial gets all-clear for Orchard House acquisition
Hain Celestial can finally takeover Orchard House after getting the green light to sell its UK own-label freshly squeezed fruit juice business to the owner of the Sunmagic juice and smoothie brand by deal regulators.
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NewsCMA gives provisional green light to Hain’s Orchard fruit juice deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has accepted the concessions made by US food group Hain Celestial to buy UK fruit juice player Orchard House Foods.
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NewsCMA gives green light for Sainsbury's pharmacy sale to Celesio
The £125m deal can proceed as long as Celesio sells off 12 of its existing LloydsPharmacy businesses
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NewsReckitt profits hit by South Korea problems
Reckitt Benckiser first-half profits plunged 29% to £528m after it put aside £319m to pay compensation
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NewsCMA green lights Sainsbury's takeover of Home Retail
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has given the green light to Sainsbury’s acquisition of Home Retail Group and its Argos retail network.