Tag: Competition and Market Authority

Asda begins forecourt rollout

Asda has began it rollout of its acquired Co-op forecourt sites with the opening of 11 new convenience stores with petrol pumps across the UK.
exterior of asda livingston service station

Asda’s ÂŁ438m deal to fuel ambitions in convenience retail

Seven Scottish petrol stations are set to change hands as part of a major deal that will see the Co-op sell its entire forecourt estate to Asda.
Tesco’s proposal to buy Booker has raised competition concerns.

Hurdles to hop in Booker merger

Tesco deal comes under competition scrutiny TESCO’S proposed merger with Booker could lead to a “substantial lessening of competition”, the UK Competition and Markets Authority...
Shoppers continued to benefit from severe price competition between food and drink retailers but it meant like-for-like food sales in Scotland in June were down on the previous year.

Giants could do better

Giant grocers cleared of systematic price abuse but told to make promo deals clearer Despite concluding that misleading pricing practices are not widespread or systematic among...