Economic

Major supermarket operator plans takeover of Merci chain

The Competition Council is reviewing an economic concentration operation involving one of the largest food retail operators in the Republic of Moldova. This operator, which owns the Linella, Fidesco, Cip Market, Bravo, and Slavena Megamarket chains, aims to acquire control of the Merci store chain.

The transaction involves the acquisition of 100% of the company that operates the Merci stores. This acquisition will result in the complete integration of the Merci chain into the buyer's portfolio.

According to the competition authority, both parties are active in the market for the purchase and retail sale of consumer goods, primarily food, through their own store networks.

The Competition Council will analyze whether the proposed transaction aligns with the competitive environment, in accordance with the Competition Law and the regulations regarding economic concentrations.

Additionally, the Council invites third-party economic agents to provide their feedback on the potential impact of the transaction on competition. Observations can be submitted via email or by mail to the Competition Council's headquarters in Chisinau.

Nicoleta Borodin

Nicoleta Borodin

Author

Read more

National Employers’ Confederation of Moldova has a new leadership team
Social

National Employers’ Confederation of Moldova has a new leadership team

The National Confederation of Employers of the Republic of Moldova (CNPM) has appointed a new leadership team along with new alternate members. This updated team was introduced on June 22 during a meeting of the National Commission for Consultations and Collective Bargaining.

Liubomir Guțu Liubomir Guțu

Liubomir Guțu

Reforms first, benefits next: Moldova’s path to EU accession
EU accession

Reforms first, benefits next: Moldova’s path to EU accession

The benefits of EU membership will gradually become evident to Moldovan citizens as the government implements necessary reforms and progresses in the negotiation process. While some tangible advantages are already being experienced, significant improvements in living standards will depend on the success of the reforms implemented by Chișinău.

Ana Cebotari Ana Cebotari

Ana Cebotari

Maia Sandu, at the EU-Moldova summit: "We must take advantage"
EU accession

Maia Sandu, at the EU-Moldova summit: "We must take advantage"

The Republic of Moldova is committed to taking advantage of the "window of opportunity" created by the launch of negotiations on the first group of chapters. President Maia Sandu made this statement at the start of the second EU-Republic of Moldova summit, taking place on Monday, June 22, in Brussels. The President emphasized the importance of accelerating the reforms needed for European integration.

Luminița Toma Luminița Toma

Luminița Toma