Co-op's Southern Co-op deal put on hold by UK regulator for merger inquiry
( July 23, 2026, 12:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Co-op Group’s planned merger with retailer Southern Co-op has been put on hold by the UK Competition and Markets Authority, or CMA, while it seeks views on the planned acquisition. The initial enforcement order prevents companies that plan to merge from integrating their operations or making significant changes to their structures while the antitrust regulator carries out a probe.Statement follows....
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