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 […]
Retail acquisition news : British retail giant Sainsbury’s has agreed to acquire rival UK supermarket chain Asda from Walmart in exchange of £2.975 billion in cash and a stake of 42% in the combined business. The merger deal, which is aimed to create the largest supermarket chain in the UK, values Asda at nearly £7.3 […]
Retail acquisition news : British supermarket company Sainsbury’s and Walmart-owned Asda Stores are reported to be in talks over a £10 billion merger deal in a move to create the largest UK supermarket chain. The potential Sainsbury’s and Asda merger has been confirmed by the former on Saturday, reported Reuters. Sainsbury’s is currently in advanced […]