The consumer watchdog has launched a full investigation into forecourt operator Circle K’s acquisition of nine forecourts and convenience shops in Ireland from retail group Pelco.
Circle K Ireland is active in the retail sale of motor fuels, owning and operating service stations, forecourt convenience stores and general convenience stores across the island of Ireland.Volkswagen blues: Carmaker struggles to build a business for an EV futureFollowing a preliminary investigation, the CCPC has decided that “a full investigation is needed” to establish whether allowing the purchase to go ahead will result in a substantial lessening of competition in the State.
The new locations in Co Dublin include Airside in Swords; Dublin Street, Balbriggan; Newtown, Malahide Road; Butterly Business Park, Beaumont; Townparks, Skerries; R125 Rolestown East; and the Rathfarnham Road.