A&P's acquisition of Pathmark

Comment – Regulators do it … slowly

The approval this week by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of A&P’s acquisition of regional US retailer Pathmark Stores…

US: “Thrilled” A&P secures Pathmark deal

US retailer A&P has finally secured the takeover of regional chain Pathmark Stores. The US$1.4bn deal was first agreed in…

US: FTC orders disposals after Pathmark takeover

US retailer A&P will have to sell six New York stores following its acquisition of regional supermarket chain Pathmark as…

US: FTC denied stay for appeal in Whole Foods case

Natural foods retailer Whole Foods Market looks set to be able to complete its US$565m acquisition of rival chain Wild…