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Manitoba takes food fight to Sobeys over property restrictions

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Manitoba is challenging four Sobeys property restrictions that block other grocery stores from opening nearby, arguing the contracts restrict competition and contribute to higher prices. The case raises antitrust and real estate regulatory risk for Sobeys and could affect local grocery market structure, but the article does not cite any financial figures or immediate market reaction.

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Manitoba is challenging four Sobeys property restrictions that block other grocery stores from opening nearby, arguing the contracts restrict competition and contribute to higher prices. The case raises antitrust and real estate regulatory risk for Sobeys and could affect local grocery market structure, but the article does not cite any financial figures or immediate market reaction.

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