Whilst it may not be considered a monopoly by OTCC, it did place conditions on CP group .... requiring CP Group to increase sales of products from small and medium-sized firms and limiting further acquisitions.
The CP Group's acquisition of Tesco's hypermarkets and smaller format stores in Thailand has significantly increased its market share, especially in the hypermarket sector.
CP Group operates various retail channels, including hypermarkets (Tesco Lotus, Makro), convenience stores (7-Eleven), and supermarkets (CP Fresh Mart), serving different consumer segments.
Some analysts and observers express concerns that CP Group's dominance in multiple retail channels could lead to a situation where it exerts considerable influence over consumer choice and supply.