The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the planned purchase of Tesco Opticians by Vision Express could lead to a worse deal for customers on the Isle of Wight.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been carrying out a Phase 1 initial investigation into the merger of the companies, which are both retail optician chains with stores located throughout the UK.
As part of its initial investigation, the CMA has looked at more than 200 local areas where Vision Express and Tesco Opticians both have stores. The CMA has identified 3 local areas where Vision Express would not face sufficient competition after the merger, which could lead to price increases or a worsening in the quality or choice of the products and services on offer in-store. These areas are Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, Helston in Cornwall and Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
