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Aldi and Lidl will be subject to same rules as major supermarkets
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Competition and Markets Authority has designated Aldi and Lidl as Large Grocery Retailers under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010, subjecting them to the same land agreement rules as other major UK supermarkets to prevent the use of restrictive land agreements that block rivals from opening nearby.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 4 sources have reported it between 22 Oct 2026 and 23 Oct 2026.
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You face a more level playing field as Aldi and Lidl can no longer use land deals to block your expansion in the UK. This rule change opens local markets where rivals previously faced barriers, creating fresh opportunities in grocery retail.
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4 sources · first reported 22 Oct 2026 · latest 23 Oct 2026
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