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Edeka to acquire 178 Tegut supermarkets following regulatory approval
The German Federal Cartel Office has approved Edeka's acquisition of 178 Tegut supermarkets, following a sale announcement by the Swiss cooperative Migros in March. The deal includes the Tegut logistics center in Hünfeld-Michelsrombach, the Herzberger bakery, and 41 Teo unmanned mini-markets.
To prevent excessive regional market dominance and protect consumer interests, the regulator imposed strict conditions. Edeka is prohibited from acquiring 24 specific Tegut locations for a period of four years. This restriction aims to ensure that competition is not stifled in regions where Edeka's market share would otherwise become too high.
The acquisition is expected to secure the future of approximately 3,700 employees. Tegut stores will be gradually integrated into the Edeka cooperative system, with some locations potentially operating under the Netto Marken-Discount brand. The Tegut brand is expected to be phased out.
Industry experts from the Monopolkommission have expressed concerns regarding the deal. They warned that the disappearance of Tegut further concentrates the German grocery market, which is already dominated by four major players—Edeka, Rewe, Aldi, and the Schwarz Group—who collectively control over 90 percent of the market turnover.
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Andreas Mundt · Bundeskartellamt · Edeka · Germany · Migros · Tegut
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- [● 13 SOURCES] The Federal Cartel Office approved Edeka's acquisition of 178 Tegut branches. lebensmittelpraxis.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.bl-portal.com · wochentlich.de · www.fehmarn24.de · +5 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Swiss cooperative Migros announced the sale of Tegut in March. lebensmittelpraxis.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.bl-portal.com · wochentlich.de · www.berliner-kurier.de · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The acquisition package includes the Tegut logistics center, Herzberger bakery, and 41 Teo unmanned mini-markets. lebensmittelpraxis.de · www.bl-portal.com · wochentlich.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.berliner-kurier.de · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Edeka originally intended to acquire 202 of Tegut's approximately 300 supermarkets. lebensmittelpraxis.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.bl-portal.com · wochentlich.de · www.berliner-kurier.de · +2 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Edeka must refrain from acquiring 24 specific Tegut locations for a period of four years. lebensmittelpraxis.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.bl-portal.com · wochentlich.de · www.fehmarn24.de · +6 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The acquisition provides a future perspective for approximately 3,700 employees. www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · www.bl-portal.com · wochentlich.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The disappearance of another retailer is detrimental to competition. www.suedkurier.de · www.wz.de · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de · www.cash.ch
- [● 5 SOURCES] The four largest retail chains in Germany account for more than 90 percent of grocery retail turnover. www.suedkurier.de · www.wz.de · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de · www.cash.ch
- [● 2 SOURCES] A central area of German supply is held by only four companies. www.suedkurier.de · www.wz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Federal Cartel Office approved Edeka's acquisition of Tegut locations with restrictions. www.suedkurier.de · www.wz.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] Edeka is permitted to acquire 178 Tegut markets, which is 24 fewer than originally planned. www.suedkurier.de · www.wz.de