Co-operative Group (CWS) Ltd / United Co-operatives Ltd

OFT closed case: Anticipated merger between Co-operative Group (CWS) Limited and United Co-operatives Limited

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 5 November 2007

• Case type: Mergers
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Distribution and service industries
• Outcome: Mergers - phase 1 clearance with undertakings in lieu
• Closed: 5 November 2007

Affected market: Travel agency services, retail pharmacy services, funeral services and grocery retail services

No. ME/3004/07

Full text of the decision: Co-op.pdf

UIL acceptance decision

Undertakings in lieu of reference

Published 5 November 2007