CMA considers Co-op’s store sell-off plans to approve merger

Co-op store exterior

Source: Co-op

The UK competitions regulator has provisionally accepted the takeover of Southern Co-operative by The Co-operative Group.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) raised concerns earlier this month that the deal could affect competition in some markets following its phase 1 investigation.

 

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