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CMA: Aldi and Lidl will face same land rules as other supermarkets

Published

22 October 2026

Topic

regulatory

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E-commerce

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United Kingdom

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Read at thegrocer.co.uk →

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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has extended the 2010 Controlled Land Order to cover Aldi and Lidl, banning them from including restrictive clauses in property deals that prevent rivals from opening nearby, aligning them with major supermarkets like Tesco and Sainsbury's.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must adjust to a fairer property market where Aldi and Lidl compete on equal footing with bigger supermarkets. This opens up local competition and pricing battles that could reshape retail site strategies near you.

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2 sources · 22 Oct 2026

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