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Mike Coupe was a prime mover in the planned Asda merger that regulators do not like
The UK supermarket chain is well-placed to start fixing its problems
Decision on Asda deal will now stay hanging in the balance as David Tyler steps down
Welcome to Due Diligence, the FT’s daily deals briefing
CMA’s tough stance on pricing concerns leaves £7.3bn supermarket deal on the brink
Regulator could be right to block the deal but its judgment is based on technocratic voodoo
Pushback on UK supermarkets and Franco-German rail deals stands in contrast to US
Regulator highlights concerns over ‘higher prices, reduced quality and choice’
Own-label and premium ranges post strong growth
Competition watchdog cites ‘scope and complexity’ of investigation for extension
Proposed Sainsbury’s-Asda plan an opportunity for the CMA’s chairman to show his teeth
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
