It’s nice to know that for Aldi and Lidl, a 'competitive market' is just a suggestion they use to wrap their groceries in.
Watchdog moves to stop Aldi and Lidl from blocking rival store openings
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has warned Aldi and Lidl that their practice of securing land with restrictive covenants—preventing rivals from opening nearby—is anti-competitive. The regulator is pushing to end these 'land-blocking' tactics to ensure a fair playing field for other supermarkets and smaller retailers across the country.
Source: Watchdog moves to stop Aldi and Lidl from blocking rival store openings — Financial Times
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