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Shareholder says risks have increased and ‘there does not really seem to be a plan B’
Hinkley Point and HS2 have defied all attempts to justify their economics
Asda deal matters far more than the retailer’s subdued Christmas trading figures
UK supermarket says performance hit by consumers trading down to cheaper products
Grocer’s market share dips but prospect of rivals’ store sales offers opportunity
Best and worst deals of 2018: grocery merger is timely
Fashion retailer could have been faster to adapt to changes in climate and fashion
Retailers seek more time to respond to investigation by Competition and Markets Authority
Role of discounters, Northern Ireland, petrol and price cuts set to be key issues
Mike Coupe needs to stress how competitive and unprofitable supermarkets can be
As the high-street falters, retailers attempt to strengthen their community role
UK supermarket group’s profits hit by restructuring and merger costs
Defensive tie-ups such as this one do not deal with basic issues of businesses under threat
Competition regulator to consider impact of Aldi and Lidl as part of inquiry
UK regulator identifies 463 sites where the two supermarket chains overlap
CMA says preliminary investigation found ‘sufficient concerns’ of effect on consumers
Mike Coupe cites ‘extreme scenarios’ of regulatory remedies that may kill the deal
Retail groups have complained about levy, which has risen even as corporate tax falls
UK competition watchdog needs to ignore smokescreen of store disposals and specious maths
CMA probe brings ‘Project Solar’ — merging J Sainsbury and Asda — back to earth
Combined company would control almost a third of the UK grocery market
