Belgian Competition Authority approves Colruyt’s acquisition of Delitraiteur

The Belgian Competition Authority (BMA) has approved the acquisition of Delitraiteur by Colruyt Food Retail.

The deal was notified on April 25, 2025, and reviewed under the simplified procedure.

Colruyt Food Retail, part of the broader Colruyt Group, operates a range of retail chains in Belgium including Colruyt Lowest Prices, Okay, Spar (franchise), Cru, and Bio-Planet. The group is primarily active in the sale of everyday consumer goods.

Delitraiteur runs 41 convenience-style stores under the “Delitraiteur” and “Eat&Go” brands, with 40 locations in Belgium and 1 in Luxembourg.

The BMA concluded on May 14 that the transaction met the conditions for a simplified review and raised no competition concerns.

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