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EDEKA cleared to buy 178 tegut stores in Germany
Original: EDEKA cleared to acquire 178 tegut stores in major German grocery retail deal
German grocery retailer EDEKA has received clearance to acquire 178 tegut stores, one of the larger recent consolidation moves in the country's supermarket sector. The deal, first reported by Leaders League, will significantly expand EDEKA's footprint. tegut, headquartered in Fulda, has been a well-known regional chain, and the acquisition will be closely watched for its effect on competition and stores.
Why now: Approval of a major supermarket takeover affects consumers, employees and competition across German grocery retail.
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