The Competition Council will submit the commitments of the Schwarz group for public debate to address the competitive concerns related to the acquisition of La Cocoș.

The Competition Council (CC) has initiated a public debate regarding the commitments proposed by Project Brazil Beta GmbH (part of the Schwarz group) to address the competitive issues arising from the acquisition of Supermarket La Cocoș SA. The Schwarz group commits to maintaining the current business model of the La Cocoș network, offering products at competitive prices, by capping the gross margin and continuing expansion.

The gross margin will be set to ensure minimum profitability, and changes will require the approval of the competition authority. Additionally, the group commits not to acquire stores with a turnover below 4 million euros in areas with a market share of over 40%. The commitments also include protecting La Cocoș's exclusive suppliers by establishing clear rules for their delisting. The procedure requires maintaining at least 80% of purchases from relevant suppliers for two years. CC invites interested parties to submit comments until January 16, 2026.