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Swedish Competition Authority: Special investigation into Åhléns' acquisition of NK Kosmetik

( June 2, 2009, 12:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Swedish competition authority, Konkurrensverket, has opened a special investigation into the planned acquisition by department store chain Åhléns of Departments and Stores Europe (DSE). The acquisition would include the purchase of cosmetics retail chain NK Kosmetik, while Åhléns already owns Kicks, which also retails perfumes, skincare and decorative cosmetics. The authority is now conducting a special investigation to establish the market definition, and the effect on competition of the aquisition.The full statement follows (in Swedish):...

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