Feb 21, 2019 | News, Retailing
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the proposed deal between Sainsbury’s/Asda could lead to a worse experience for shoppers across the UK. This is said to be through higher prices, a poorer shopping experience, and reductions in the range and...
Feb 1, 2019 | News, Retailing
The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that Asda store staff can compare their roles with those in the supermarket’s distribution centres. The judgment follows an Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal against Asda’s attempts to – in the words of GMB...
Dec 12, 2018 | News, Retailing
Sainsbury plc and Asda Group Ltd has confirmed they will lodge an application with the Competition Appeal Tribunal for a Judicial Review of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Phase Two investigation into their proposed merger. In explaining its position,...
Dec 6, 2018 | News, Retailing
The supermarket giant Tesco has said that the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda should not go ahead unless ‘extensive remedies’ are provided as a result of the move. The remarks from Tesco were made during a hearing with the Competition and Markets Authority...
Nov 21, 2018 | News, Retailing
The proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda could lead to increased pressure on farmers and reduce the variety of products available for the shopper, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). NFU head of food and farming Philip Hambling has told the...
