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Co-op's plan to divest stores may address concerns over Southern, UK's CMA says
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has stated that Co-op Group's proposal to divest 15 convenience stores and two funeral homes could resolve competition concerns related to its acquisition of Southern Co-op, with a detailed review and third-party feedback pending before the deal's approval.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Retail Tech, and 5 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 30 Sep 2026.
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You can open discussions on the divested stores as fresh market opportunities since the UK regulator signals they must be sold to clear Co-op's deal. That opens routes to reach Southern's local customers outside usual procurement.
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5 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 30 Sep 2026
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