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Watchdog says Aldi and Lidl must obey the same land rules as Tesco to stop them blocking rival supermarkets

Watchdog says Aldi and Lidl must obey the same land rules as Tesco to stop them blocking rival supermarkets

The Competition and Markets Authority has classed Aldi, Lidl GB and Lidl NI as 'large grocery retailers' under the Controlled Land Order 2010. The discounters can no longer sign property deals with restrictive covenants that keep competitors off nearby sites. Their existing arrangements could also be reviewed if landowners, developers or rival chains ask. Aldi holds 10.5% of the grocery market, while Lidl holds 8.6%.

Asda, Co-op, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose have faced these rules since 2010.

Morrisons, Waitrose and Iceland backed the crackdown, but Aldi and Lidl GB made no submissions.

Aldi insists it will still spend a record £900m next year opening 40 new stores.

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