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The CMA has asked a number of supermarkets to review their promotions and agreed specific changes with Asda.
The government is to look into ways supermarket price comparisons can be made simpler for shoppers.
The CMA has found that the merger of soft drink manufacturers Refresco and Cott could lead to higher prices for some supermarkets and leading household brands.
Review of airside VAT-free shopping launched to make sure shoppers share more of the benefit in future.
Border Force officers are warning festive shoppers against buying counterfeit goods this Christmas after seizing thousands of fakes at the UK’s ports, airports and postal hubs.
The CMA has provisionally found extensive competition concerns as part of its in-depth investigation of the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda.
3 British companies have each won £1 million to develop innovative new technologies to address the challenges facing the UK high street.
The CMA has blocked the Sainsbury’s / Asda merger after finding it would lead to increased prices in stores, online and at many petrol stations across the UK.
The CMA has provisionally concluded that Tesco’s purchase of Booker does not raise competition concerns.
The proposed merger between Tesco and Booker is being referred for an in-depth, phase 2 investigation.
The CMA has concluded that Tesco’s purchase of Booker does not raise competition concerns.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Confusing tenders and bureaucratic public procurement have been laid bare in the latest Mystery Shopper results.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware …
Consumers warned to take extra care when shopping online for Christmas gifts.
The government’s Mystery Shopper service continues to improve the way public sector organisations buy goods and services.
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