Tesco plc / Somerfield plc

OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by Tesco plc of five stores (Thurso, Bedlington, Little Lever, Ramsbottom and North Hykeham) from Somerfield plc.

• From: Competition and Markets Authority
• Published: 4 December 2007

• Case type: Mergers
• Case state: Closed
• Market sector: Retail and wholesale
• Outcome: Mergers - phase 1 clearance
• Closed: 4 December 2007

Affected market: Grocery retail

No. ME/3313/07

Full text of the decision: Tesco3.pdf

Published 4 December 2007