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CMA moves to bring Aldi and Lidl under major supermarket land rules
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally decided to classify Aldi and Lidl as Large Grocery Retailers, bringing them under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010 that restricts major supermarket chains from using land covenants or exclusivity to block competitors from opening nearby.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Retail Tech, and 4 sources have reported it between 7 Aug 2026 and 16 Aug 2026.
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You face a new gatekeeper in store location rules as Aldi and Lidl come under UK land restrictions used to stop supermarket rivals blocking new entries. That opens space to compete on site access and challenges you to rethink expansion or partnership strategies.
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4 sources · first reported 7 Aug 2026 · latest 16 Aug 2026
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