Archive of all Competition and Markets Authority articles – Page 7
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Comment & OpinionCMA investigation into confusing pricing neglects impact of the discounters
It seems unlikely the CMA’s review will result in significant legal change
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NewsCMA launches unit pricing review amid cost of living concerns
Supermarkets could face a clampdown on how they promote and list the price of some products
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Comment & OpinionCMA’s greenwashing crackdown highlights the complexity of eco claims
Eco claims may often be based on an incomplete understanding of the real-world effects, says Michael Bennett, MD of Pelican Communications
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Analysis & FeaturesA year in convenience: McColl’s deal dominates as Asda moves for Co-op forecourts
New rapid delivery players have dominated the headlines, but the major multiples continue to encroach
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NewsMedia Bites 27 January: Morrisons, Asda, Diageo, Fever-Tree
It’s a busy morning for grocery and fmcg news in the papers with coverage of the latest Morrisons results, job cuts at Asda, first -half results at Diageo and a trading update at Fever-Tree.
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NewsCMA to crack down on food and drink greenwashing claims
The watchdog said it would “examine the accuracy of ‘green’ claims made about household essentials” such as food, toothpaste and laundry detergent
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NewsCérélia acquisition of dough brand Jus-Rol rolled back by CMA
The deals watchdog has blocked the French bakery giant’s acquisition of the ready-to-bake pastry brand following concerns it will push up prices for shoppers and lower product quality
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NewsCMA kicks off competition inquiry into Asda’s Co-op forecourt deal
The CMA did not disclose any further details of the parameters of its inquiry or whether it would factor in EG Group forecourts
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Comment & OpinionHilarious, disastrous and frankly outrageous moments that shaped 2022
A year of political chaos, war, strikes, egg shortages, fevered cost price increase negotiations
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Comment & OpinionBrewDog’s latest PR blunder is more F*Cup than World Cup
People were quick to highlight the hypocrisy of the brand’s campaign to highlight Qatar human rights abuses
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NewsJus-Rol takeover by Cérélia in doubt as CMA warns of higher prices
An in-depth investigation into the takeover of Jus-Rol by bakery giant Cérélia has concluded the deal could push up prices and lower quality in the home baking category.
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NewsCity snapshot: Asda completes £438m Co-op forecourts acquisition
Asda has completed the acquisition of 132 forecourts and retail sites from The Co-op to underpin its strategy to enter the convenience retail space
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NewsAsda launches standalone Express convenience format
The retailer plans a further 30 sites, creating about 500 new roles, next year
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NewsCompetition watchdog accused of ignoring supermarket breaches over supplier inflation requests
The British Brands Group has written to the government, accusing the Competition & Markets Authority of failing to intervene to enforce competition law
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NewsMorrisons proposal to sell 28 McColl’s stores accepted by CMA
In September, the CMA identified 35 areas where the deal could lead to a significant reduction in competition
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Analysis & FeaturesBroken promises: is setting environmental targets doing more harm than good?
Many brands and retailers have set big environmental targets, only to fall short. Should their ambition be applauded or discouraged – or will rule changes put a stop to them?
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Analysis & FeaturesShould the Adjudicator be allowed to police retailer-supplier relations?
Suppliers have told the GCA of being ‘ghosted’ over CPI requests
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NewsMorrisons profits slump on sales decline as shoppers feel the pinch
Profits slumped as subdued consumer sentiment led to a decline in sales and “unprecedented” inflationary pressures hit in-house manufacturing operations
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Comment & OpinionStave off ‘greenwashing’ claims by getting brand messaging right
Brands must be true to their values, says Kurt Stuhllemmer of Hall & Partners
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Morrisons really scale up its Daily format in the ‘thousands’?
The plans may have been a welcome distraction from losing its big four place to Aldi, but where will all those Morrisons Daily stores come from?