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.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The retail sector | No |
Notification date: Tuesday, October 6, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| 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. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Joseph Walser | Tel: 01-470 3678, e-mail: josephwalser@ccpc.ie |
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Media Enquiries |
MKC Communications: 01 7038600 |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Thursday, October 22, 2015 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, November 13, 2015
