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Aldi and Lidl supermarkets could face new store rules after 16 years

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Aldi and Lidl supermarkets could face new store rules after 16 years
The Independent
The Independent45 mins ago
Aldi and Lidl supermarkets could face new store rules after 16 years
The restrictions currently apply to Asda, Co‑op, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose
The Mirror
The Mirror19 mins ago
Aldi and Lidl could soon be stopped from blocking rival supermarkets opening shops
The Controlled Land Order does not currently cover Aldi and Lidl, and instead applies to the seven other large supermarkets, including Asda, Tesco, Waitrose and Co-op
This is Money
This is Money2 hrs ago
Aldi and Lidl should be stopped from blocking rivals opening shops nearby, says regulator
Since 2010, the likes of Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco have been banned from having restrictive covenants in land deals.
Aldi and Lidl should face same rules on store openings as rivals, says watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority proposal would prevent the two chains from blocking rival supermarkets opening close to their stores.
Irish News
Irish News2 hrs ago
Aldi and Lidl should face same rules on store openings as rivals, says watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority proposal would prevent the two chains from blocking rival supermarkets opening close to their stores.
CMA moves to stop Aldi and Lidl blocking rival UK store openings
Competition watchdog proposes changes to clamp down on discounters’ use of anti-competitive property covenants
Reuters
Reuters🏁 first to report2 hrs ago
UK regulator proposes Lidl, Aldi should follow same land rules as supermarkets
UK regulator proposes Lidl, Aldi should follow same land rules as supermarkets  reuters.com
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