Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Competition body opposes Pick 'n Pay bid

South Africa's Competition Commission said on Wednesday it had recommended against approval for retailer Pick 'n Pay's bid to acquire the Fruit & Veg City franchise.

Compliance manager at the commission, Tembinkosi Bonakele, told Reuters the commission found that Pick 'n Pay and Fruit & Veg City were competitors in the fresh produce market and a merger would stifle competition.

Read Full Article at Reuters South Africa

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