Watchdog warns of new rules for Lidl and Aldi in line with other UK supermarkets

The rule currently applies to Asda, Co-op, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose.

TOWNS and villages in the UK could see more rival supermarkets built near Aldi and Lidl stores under a major rule change. The German discount brands are allowed to block other supermarkets from opening close to them, as they are subject to different rules than other major retailers. But the UK's competition watchdog ha

The provisional decision could see Lidl and Aldi held to new restrictions

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

The restrictions currently apply to Asda, Co‑op, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose

CMA proposes changes to clamp down on discounters’ use of anti-competitive property covenants

The Competition and Markets Authority proposal would prevent the two chains from blocking rival supermarkets opening close to their stores.

The Competition and Markets Authority proposal would prevent the two chains from blocking rival supermarkets opening close to their stores.

UK regulator proposes Lidl, Aldi should follow same land rules as supermarkets  reuters.com

The initiative is being rolled out across the country, including in 10 West Midlands stores