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Delhaize’s takeover of Louis Delhaize wins conditional approval in Belgium

( January 27, 2026, 17:18 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize has secured approval from the national competition authority to buy Delfood, the operator of its rival Louis Delhaize. To address competition concerns Delhaize agreed to divest “a number” of stores and filling station shops in local markets where it and Louis Delhaize are currently competitors. Delhaize also committed to give more contractual freedom to stores it doesn’t own but has supply agreements with.Statement is attached....

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