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CMA is considering remedies offered by Co-op Group

Published

30 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

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Retail Tech

◆ Geography

United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is provisionally accepting remedies offered by Co-op Group to address competition concerns in its acquisition of Southern Co-op, including the sale of 15 convenience stores.

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.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You should prepare for changes in UK retail competition as Co-op Group’s store sales open new opportunities for local rivals. The window is open to position yourself as an alternative supplier or partner for the divested stores.

◆ Coverage

5 sources · first reported 15 Sep 2026 · latest 30 Sep 2026

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Retail Techcmacoop-groupmerger-remediescompetition-authorizationconvenience-stores