Potential designation of Aldi and Lidl under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010
The CMA is assessing whether Aldi and/or Lidl meet the criteria to be designated as a Large Grocery Retailer under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010.
Indicative timetable
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | CMA publishes final decisions |
| July 2026 | CMA reaches provisional decisions |
| 13 April 2026 | Invitation to Comment closes |
| 12 March 2026 | Launch of Invitation to Comment |
Case information
12 March 2026: The CMA is seeking views on whether Aldi and/or Lidl meet the criteria to be designated as a Large Grocery Retailer under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010.
Invitation to Comment: closes 5pm on 13 April 2026
Find out more about this Invitation to Comment and how to respond:
- (12.3.26)
All responses must be accompanied by a non-confidential version of the submission for publication by the CMA. Responses should be submitted on or before 5pm, Monday 13 April 2026.
Contacts
Any media enquiries should be directed to our Press Office: 020 3738 6460, press@cma.gov.uk
Personal information
Your name and contact details form part of your personal data. In collecting, receiving, storing, accessing and using your personal data, the CMA, as controller, is processing your personal data. The CMA processes personal data in accordance with data protection law.
The CMA will process any personal data you provide in line with UK data protection law, as explained in our Personal Information Charter. Information and personal data provided in response to this Invitation to Comment may be subject to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. In responding to such requests, we will consider any confidentiality representations you make. We will also be mindful of our responsibilities under the data protection legislation referred to above and under the Enterprise Act 2002.