Edeka wins German approval to buy Tegut stores under ‘extensive conditions’
( September 28, 2026, 13:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Grocery retailer Edeka has won approval from Germany’s competition authority to acquire 178 Tegut premises, as well as other assets. To win approval, Edeka has agreed to not acquire 24 other Tegut stores for a period of four years. Without the concessions, the deal would have had significant negative effects on competitive conditions in 34 regional markets, the Bundeskartellamt said on Monday.Statement follows. ...
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