Decathlon’s Spanish Intersport deal draws in-depth national probe
By Nicholas Hirst ( March 31, 2026, 09:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Decathlon's acquisition of Intersport stores in Spain has drawn an in-depth competition inquiry, with investigators expressing concerns about how it could impact the island of Tenerife. The CNMC said the market for selling sports equipment was already concentrated, and rejected a set of remedies proposed by Decathlon to address its concerns.The press release follows....
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