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GCA investigation report into Co-operative Group Limited

The findings of the Groceries Code Adjudicator investigation launched on 8 March 2018 into Co-operative Group Limited.

• From: Groceries Code Adjudicator
• Published: 25 March 2019

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GCA full report of investigation into Co-operative Group Limited

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Executive summary

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Introduction

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Scope of the GCA investigation and the investigation process

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Findings from the GCA investigation

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Conclusions on Co-op conduct and enforcement measures

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Annexes

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Details

On 8 March 2018 I announced an investigation into the compliance of Co-operative Group Limited with paragraph 16 of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice which sets out duties in relation to De-listing and paragraph 3 relating to variation of Supply Agreements and terms of supply.

The period under investigation was January 2016 until 8 March 2018. My investigation is now complete.

This report sets out the investigation process, my findings and my decision regarding the use of any enforcement measure.

Christine Tacon, Groceries Code Adjudicator

Read the full investigation report

Published 25 March 2019