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CMA designates Amazon as grocery retailer in bid to protect UK suppliers

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will now recognise Amazon as a grocery retailer in order to protect UK suppliers. The CMA said that due to… View Article

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CMA designates Amazon as grocery retailer in bid to protect UK suppliers

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will now recognise Amazon as a grocery retailer in order to protect UK suppliers.

The CMA said that due to Amazon’s increasing activity in the UK grocery sector it must now comply with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice.

The code applies to retailers with an annual turnover of more than 1 billion pounds ($1.4 billion) in grocery sales.

Amazon does not break out figures for its UK grocery sales, so its designation under the code publicly confirms for the first time that its sales have crossed the 1 billion pound threshold.

The code ensures grocers treat suppliers fairly. It restricts firms from making changes to supply contracts at short notice and also requires retailers to give an appropriate period of notice if they no longer want to use a supplier and provide reasons for ending the contract.

All of Britain’s major supermarket groups, including market leader Tesco,  Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons, are subject to the code.

“Households across the UK are increasingly using Amazon to buy food and other essential items,” said Adam Land, senior director, remedies, business and financial analysis at the CMA.

“Today’s decision to designate Amazon helps to ensure a level playing field for companies active in the groceries sector as people’s buying habits evolve.”

Compliance with the code is managed by the independent Groceries Code Adjudicator.

A spokesperson for Amazon said it strived to build successful, long term relationships with its suppliers and looked forward to working with the Groceries Code Adjudicator.

“We are proud to work with thousands of suppliers and offer a great shop window for their products in the UK and around the world.”

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