(12 Aug 2013, 6:34 pm)AdamY wrote There are probably many other examples like the two listed here. But I was just wondering how the Competition Commission becomes involved in the first place and how they deem certain supermarkets to be too close.

Another example of where a supermarket has apparently been knocked back by the Competition Commission is Tesco at the Metrocentre. For years they have been trying to open a store there, usually rumoured to be site of the ex-Marks and Spencer/ILVA store opposite ASDA or opposite the Coach Park on the wasteground as you're driving towards Costco. But the location of the Tesco in Gateshead high street (pre-revamp) has allegedly prevented this from happening. However, Tesco have finally managed to gain a presence at the Metrocentre. They're opening one of their Metro stores in the Blue Quadrant near the Interchange where Milligans used to be.

Hmmm... interesting. I imagine people wouldn't go out their way to get to it and it'll probably only be used by people already shopping in the Blue Mall at the Metrocentre or going for the bus.