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Aldi and Lidl to face the same rules as rival supermarkets, the CMA says

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First reported on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 09:21 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 09:53 EDT

Summary

Aldi and Lidl are to face the same rules as rival supermarkets, the watchdog said, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Thursday 22 October. The CMA said on Thursday that it will designate Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI as 'large grocery retailers' under current industry rules, according to both outlets.

Latest: Aldi and Lidl are to face the same rules as rival supermarkets, the CMA saying it will designate Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI as 'large grocery retailers' under current industry rules, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Thursday 22 October

    Aldi and Lidl are to face the same rules as rival supermarkets, the CMA saying it will designate Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI as 'large grocery retailers' under current industry rules, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.