The UK Competition Authority provisionally clears the acquisition of a newsagents chain by a supermarket chain following commitments to divest from 28 locations (Morrisons / McColl’s)

Morrisons' proposals provisionally clear way for McColl’s deal* The CMA proposes to accept an offer from Morrisons to sell 28 McColl’s stores to address competition concerns in the areas where those stores are located. In July 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched its investigation into Morrisons reported £190 million purchase of stores