Aldi and Lidl should face same rules on store openings as rivals, says watchdog
Aldi is the UK’s fourth largest grocer, with a 10.8% share of the market, and Lidl the sixth largest with an 8.8% share, according to recent figures from…
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Aldi is the UK’s fourth largest grocer, with a 10.8% share of the market, and Lidl the sixth largest with an 8.8% share, according to recent figures from Worldpanel. Rules designed to stop large grocery retailers from using land agreements to make it harder for rival supermarkets to open nearby, particularly through restrictive covenants and exclusivity arrangements, were introduced in 2010. Juliette Enser, executive director of competition enforcement and markets at the CMA, said: “We want everyone to have the best choice of supermarket and range of prices when buying their groceries. “To ensure this happens, we put rules in place to prevent big supermarket chains blocking rival stores from opening nearby – and now we propose applying those rules to Aldi and Lidl too.” An Aldi spokesman said: “The CMA’s provisional decision does not impact our long-term growth plans across the UK. “We remain firmly committed to opening hundreds of new stores across the country, bringing Aldi’s unbeatable value and award-winning quality to even more customers.” Lidl has been contacted for comment.
Furthermore, Both Lidl and Aldi have expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years (Andrew Matthews/PA) PA Archive Both companies have rapidly expanded through store openings in recent years, while they have also attracted new shoppers through their discount pricing. The restrictions currently apply to seven retailers – Asda , Co‑op, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.
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Aldi is the UK’s fourth largest grocer, with a 10.8% share of the market, and Lidl the sixth largest with an 8.8% share, according to recent figures from Worldpanel.
reliability low1/2 sourcesRules designed to stop large grocery retailers from using land agreements to make it harder for rival supermarkets to open nearby, particularly through restrictive covenants and exclusivity arrangements, were introduced in 2010.
reliability low1/2 sourcesJuliette Enser, executive director of competition enforcement and markets at the CMA, said: “We want everyone to have the best choice of supermarket and range of prices when buying their groceries. “To ensure this happens, we put rules in place to prevent big supermarket chains blocking rival stores from opening nearby – and now we propose applying those rules to Aldi and Lidl too.” An Aldi spokesman said: “The CMA’s provisional decision does not impact our long-term growth plans across the UK. “We remain firmly committed to opening hundreds of new stores across the country, bringing Aldi’s unbeatable value and award-winning quality to even more customers.” Lidl has been contacted for comment.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBoth Lidl and Aldi have expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years (Andrew Matthews/PA) PA Archive Both companies have rapidly expanded through store openings in recent years, while they have also attracted new shoppers through their discount pricing.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe restrictions currently apply to seven retailers – Asda , Co‑op, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.
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Aldi is the UK’s fourth largest grocer, with a 10.8% share of the market, and Lidl the sixth largest with an 8.8% share, according to…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideRules designed to stop large grocery retailers from using land agreements to make it harder for rival supermarkets to open nearby,…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideJuliette Enser, executive director of competition enforcement and markets at the CMA, said: “We want everyone to have the best choice of…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideBoth Lidl and Aldi have expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years (Andrew Matthews/PA) PA Archive Both companies have rapidly expanded…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideRight sideThe restrictions currently apply to seven retailers – Asda , Co‑op, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.
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