The Commission had argued that in 12 locations Somerfield’s competitors were not strong enough to prevent market abuses occurring.
Somerfield’s original objection was based on three issues: it disputed there had been a “substantial lessening of competition” in the areas concerned; it challenged the instruction that it had to dispose of 12 specific stores rather than any outlet in the area; and that it had to sell the stores to buyers approved by the Commission.
Somerfield could take the case to the Court of Appeal.
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