UK CMA begins phase 1 probe into Sainsbury’s acquisition of Asda

UK CMA begins phase 1 probe into Sainsbury’s acquisition of Asda

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has started the first phase of a formal probe into the proposed Sainsbury’s acquisition of Asda from Walmart. Under its investigation, the British competition watchdog will undertake a detailed assessment into how the merger between the two supermarket chains could impact competition for shoppers. The CMA probe into […]