Major supermarket war erupts as retailers call for crackdown on Aldi and Lidl amid claims of ‘rigged system'
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Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Iceland have urged the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to tighten land rules for Aldi and Lidl, arguing the current system gives the German discounters an unfair advantage.
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The three supermarket groups want regulators to prevent Aldi and Lidl from using restrictive property covenants that can limit rival stores opening nearby.The CMA introduced the Controlled Land Order in 2010 to stop major grocers from blocking competition through land agreements, including acquiring sites without developing them or adding clauses preventing future grocery use.Aldi and Lidl were exempt at the time due to their status as limited‑assortment discounters, reflecting their smaller stores and reduced product ranges.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Iceland chief executive Richard Walker criticised the existing framework, saying it is "rigged in favour of the German retailers".Sainsbury's said the exemption is now distorting competition, arguing Aldi and Lidl can restrict...
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