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Who owns these supermarkets?

The supermarkets mentioned in the story, like Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Waitrose, and Aldi, are major retail chains in the UK. They are large companies, some publicly traded, others privately owned, all competing for shoppers' custom. Understanding who owns them helps explain their business decisions.

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