Lidl's acquisition of 19 Auchan stores, service stations cleared in France
( September 22, 2025, 12:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Food retailer Lidl has been granted unconditional approval to buy 19 Auchan Supermarché stores including eight service stations, France's Competition Authority said on Monday. The deal was unlikely to affect competition, including in the fuel retail market, because Lidl would hold limited market shares in the areas concerned and consumers would continue to have sufficient alternatives, it said in a statement. Statement follows. ...
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