Morrisons / McColl's merger Inquiry: Review of undertakings
The CMA reviewed the undertakings relating to the acquisition by Morrisons of certain assets of McColl’s Retail Group Plc, Martin McColl Limited, Clark Retail Limited, Dillons Stores Limited, Smile Stores Limited, Charnwait Management Limited and Martin Retail Group Limited.
Administrative timetable
Any revisions made to the timetable will be published on this webpage.
| Date | Action |
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| 31 October 2023 | Final decision published |
| 25 September 2023 | Consultation on provisional decision launched |
| 20 July 2023 | Review launched |
Final decision
The CMA’s final decision is to vary the undertakings to remove Morrisons’ obligation to divest 36 High Street, Pewsey, SN9 5AQ.
- (31.10.23)
- (31.10.23)
Consultation on the CMA’s provisional decision on the review of the undertakings given by Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited: closed 9 October 2023
25 September 2023: We are consulting on the CMA’s provisional decision on the review of the undertakings given by Morrisons insofar as they relate to the divestiture of 36 High Street, Pewsey, and the proposed undertakings.
- (25.9.23)
- (25.9.23)
- (25.9.23)
Decision to undertake review
20 July 2023: The CMA has decided to review the undertakings in lieu of a reference offered in relation to the completed acquisition of McColl’s by Morrisons. The review will consider whether there has been any change of circumstances such that the current undertakings are no longer appropriate and should be varied or superseded. The review will consider Morrisons’ variation request and submission that there has been a material change in circumstances in relation to the Divestment Site at 36 High Street, Pewsey, SN9 5AQ.
- (15.8.23)
- (15.8.23)
Updates to this page
Published 15 August 2023Last updated 31 October 2023 + show all updates
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Final decision to vary the undertakings in lieu of reference
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Consultation on provisional decision published
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First published.