The UK’s competition watchdog has invited comments on Tesco’s planned acquisition of five stores from fellow retailer Somerfield.

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The Office of Fair Trading said today (24 September) that interested parties could contact it to comment on the proposed deal.


Tesco plans to buy five Somerfield in the north-east of England. The OFT said once it receives the comments it would decide whether the deal would reduce competition in the area.

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