Bauhaus wins German nod to take over DIY stores from Hellweg
( October 2, 2026, 09:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Do-It-Yourself retail chain Bauhaus has won approval from Germany's competition authority to acquire eight DIY stores from insolvent rival Hellweg. The watchdog found no competition concerns, concluding that customers in the stores' regional catchment areas have sufficient alternatives, including other home-improvement stores and specialist retailers.Statement follows (in German). ...
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