Sports Direct/Heatons
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Sports Direct International plc of sole control of Warrnambool, the owner of Heatons department stores business, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:5 October 2015
- Publication date:5 October 2015
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Retail trade - G.47
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.15.054 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 319 KBM.15.054 Merger Announcement PDF | 319 KB - Opens in new window
M.15.054 DeterminationPDF | 548 KBM.15.054 Determination PDF | 548 KB - Opens in new window
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Parties Involved
Sports Direct International plc
Sports Direct is a UK-based sports and fashion goods retail supplying competitively priced sports and leisure equipment, clothing, footwear and accessories.
Warrnambool (Heatons)
Heatons is a department store chain that retails men's, women's and children's clothing together with a wide range of goods including home wares and entertainment goods.
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