UK Regulator Proposes Tighter Land Rules for Aldi and Lidl
The UK's competition watchdog has proposed that Aldi and Lidl should be subject to the same land planning rules as their larger supermarket rivals. This move aims to prevent the discount retailers from restricting competitors' access to suitable sites for new stores.
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UK regulator proposes Lidl, Aldi should follow same land rules as supermarkets - Reuters
UK regulator proposes Lidl, Aldi should follow same land rules as supermarkets Reuters
Read full article →UK to Tighten Land Rules Used by Aldi and Lidl to Avoid Rivals
Discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl should no longer be able to block rivals from opening stores near their sites in the UK, the antitrust regulator said as it seeks to level the playing field for the country’s grocers.
By Maddie Parker
Read full article →Aldi and Lidl should face same rules on store openings as rivals, says watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority proposal would prevent the two chains from blocking rival supermarkets opening close to their stores.
By Henry Saker-Clark
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