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Cite as: [2017] IECompA m17058

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M/17/058 - Musgrave/Whelan Centra

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by Musgrave Limited of six companies trading as -�Centra-� grocery retail stores currently owned by Whelan Centra Group Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Notification dateDecision date
Friday November 3, 2017Thursday, December 7, 2017
Parties InvolvedBusiness activities
Musgrave Limited

Musgrave Limited is a member of the Musgrave group of companies. Musgrave group operates in the grocery sector (wholesale and retail) in the State.

Whelan Centra Group Limited

Whelan Centra Group Limited - For the purposes of this transaction, the six trading companies concerned are Dreamcaster Limited, Two Hoots Limited, The Ferry Store Limited, Ballybrack Stores Limited, DKC stores Limited and Never Better Limited, each of which operate a Centra store in Co. Wicklow.

Economic sectorMedia merger
Retail Sale of Grocery GoodsNo
Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1Phase 2
Friday, November 17, 2017
Current status: Completed
Cleared (Phase 1)
Authorised Officer AssignedContact Details
Tommy Burke

Phone 01 4025503
email [email protected]


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