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Sainsbury's and Morrisons reportedly held merger talks in 2026
Sky News reports the preliminary talks are not currently active, though Morrisons' owner remains open to a tie-up.
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Sky News reports that Sainsbury's and Morrisons held exploratory merger talks earlier in 2026, but says the discussions are not thought to be active now. Retail insiders told Sky News that Morrisons' owner, Clayton Dubilier & Rice, would remain open to a tie-up with a major rival. Sainsbury's, Morrisons and CD&R declined to comment.
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