CMA designates Aldi and Lidl as ‘large grocery retailers’
Discounters to face same land agreement rules as major rivals under 2010 watchdog order
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Adidas raises 2026 profit outlook after record Q3
Sportswear group reports record €7.25bn revenue and €1.01bn operating profit as tariff refund and full-price sales lift margins
Gifi seeks protection from creditors: French discounter fights for survival
The French discount chain Gifi is seeking court protection after years of strategic blunders, a failed IT operation, and plummeting sales figures. The future of more than 500…
What to expect as Albertsons and Kroger square off in court
The former merger partners plan to pin blame for their inability to combine on each other during a trial that began in Delaware on Monday.
German Competition Authority Approves REWE’s Takeover Of 38 Tegut Stores
The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has conditionally approved retailer REWE’s planned takeover of 38 tegut stores.
The marketplace rulebook: what tougher regulation could mean for sellers and brands
Online marketplaces have transformed the way brands reach consumers, but the model is increasingly coming under regulatory scrutiny. From VAT collection and tax reporting to…
Court agrees with former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd: further investigation is needed
A boost for former Jumbo CEO Frits van Eerd: on appeal, the court of appeals has granted virtually all of his lawyers’ requests. The Public Prosecutor’s Office must produce…
Albertsons seeks $8B from Kroger over failed merger
Kroger is responsible for a “lost merger premium” because it put its own interests ahead of its obligation to pursue regulatory approval for the deal, Albertsons claimed in a…
Retailer launches compliance platform for convenience stores
Sag Hussain launched RetailShield to help retailers manage compliance, staff training and records across stores
Danish Government Exempts Several Crops From 2027 Nitrogen Regulation
The parties behind Denmark’s green tripartite coalition have agreed to exempt several items from the new 2027 nitrogen regulation.
Luxury pastry shop Wittamer receives 3.8 million euros in fresh capital for restructuring and expansion
The owners of the Brussels-based pastry shop Wittamer are injecting 3.8 million euros into the company. With this fresh capital, the purveyor to the royal court aims to restore…
Swiss Retailers Back Strict Rules For Foreign E-Commerce Platforms
The Swiss Retail Federation has backed proposed federal overhauls to curb regulatory imbalances for foreign online marketplaces.