McColl’s merger with Morrisons only raises concerns 'in a small number of areas' Supermarket chain has a week to offer proposals to address the competition concerns identified Insider UK · Sep 9, 2022
Morrisons takeover of McColl’s will ‘not harm majority of shoppers’, says CMA Morrisons said it now hopes for a “swift conclusion” to the £190 million merger deal. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
Morrisons’ takeover of McColl’s ‘will not harm majority’ of rival firms Competition regulator’s finding paves way for clearance of £190m rescue deal by supermarket group The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022
Looking at the US, the unhappy story of inflation is still far from over A fall in oil prices is small consolation – even ignoring fuel and food, US inflation is running at 6% The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022
Morrisons facing investigation over McColl's takeover Competition watchdog to probe £190m rescue deal Wales Online · Jul 13, 2022
Ferry owners did not want to name Ferguson Marine as preferred bidder Caledonian Maritime Assets bosses grilled by Public Audit Committee Insider UK · Jun 30, 2022
Morrisons' grocery sales slump as shoppers feel the pinch Supermarket chain describes "very fragile and difficult consumer environment” Wales Online · Jun 29, 2022
McColl's in Temple Quay has closed permanently with no plans to reopen The store’s last day of trading was 11 March 2022 Bristol Post · Jun 9, 2022
Morrisons buyout of McColl’s probed by watchdog Bid was contentious for retailer with supermarket beating EG Group Evening Standard · May 30, 2022
McColl's rescue deal by Morrisons investigated by competitions watchdog The CMA has opened an investigation into Morrison's recent takeover of the stricken convenience store chain Birmingham Post · May 30, 2022
Man says McColl's has 40 of his parcels worth £1,000 locked away - and he can't get them Martin Dallaghan has been left to face unhappy customers equipment after items were 'stuck' in McColl's which went into administration leaving parcels in limbo Daily Mirror · May 21, 2022
McColl's has 40 Yodel parcels worth £1,000 that are mine – but I can't get at them Martin Dallaghan says he was told he couldn't collect them 'as they had been scanned' - and they weren't sent out to customers after the company went into administration Wales Online · May 21, 2022
McColl's has 40 of my parcels worth £1,000 locked away - but I can't get them Martin Dallaghan says he was told he couldn't collect them 'as they had been scanned' - and they weren't sent out to customers after the company went into administration Manchester Evening News · May 20, 2022
Issa brothers missed out on rescuing McColl's, despite submitting higher offer Timing of administration meant Morrisons was able to submit a bid with more preferable terms Insider UK · May 18, 2022
Birmingham Post · May 18, 2022 Issa brothers missed out on rescuing McColl's despite submitting higher offer than winning £190m bid from Morrisons PwC was officially appointed as administrators on May 9
Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2022 Morrisons takeover forces thousands of high-street shops to stop selling alcohol and lottery tickets Morrisons has confirmed the suspension is affecting all stores
Wales Online · May 12, 2022 McColl's alcohol sales could be back on 'by close of business' on Thursday Booze sales were stopped after Morrisons inked a deal to take over the ailing chain
Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022 McColl's forced to suspend all sales of lottery tickets and alcohol due to Morrisons takeover Convenience store empire McColl's is unable to sell booze or Lotto tickets after it was bought out of administration by Morrisons, with all 1,100 stores affected
Daily Record · May 11, 2022 Ayrshire jobs saved as supermarket giant Morrisons rescues doomed McColl's stores The company struck a deal to save all of McColl's 1,100 stores and preserve 16,000 jobs, including those within the region.
Wales Online · May 10, 2022 McColl's stops selling alcohol at branches across country after takeover Morrisons beat EG Group in a takeover battle for collapsed retailer McColl’s
Birmingham Post · May 10, 2022 Retail expert warns more brands may collapse after McColl's rescued by Morrisons The Issa brothers' EG Group had submitted a bid for the convenience retailer but it was rejected
Daily Record · May 10, 2022 Jobs saved in Paisley as Morrisons wins battle to take over collapsed McColl's chain An eleventh hour rescue mission has brought good news for staff at two local stores.
Daily Record · May 10, 2022 Lanarkshire McColl's jobs set to be saved as Morrisons buy out crisis-hit chain The convenience store chain went into administration, putting dozens of jobs in its 18 Lanarkshire stores at risk.
Bristol Post · May 9, 2022 McColl's 18 Bristol stores saved by Morrisons' takeover It's likely all of local branches will become Morrisons Daily stores
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022 McColl’s saga is lesson banks must take onboard with recession looming A rescue was on offer, so there was no need to create extra uncertainty by calling in the administrators