Co-op/Southern Co-op: Firms to Offer Divestments to Clear CMA Review, Sources Say

The Co-operative Group is preparing to offer store divestments to secure UK antitrust approval for its acquisition of Southern Co-op following an initial review, after abandoning potential plans to argue the target was a failing firm, according to sources close to the situation

Published on Sep 18, 2026

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