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Tesco weighs takeover bid for Majestic Wine
+2.2 slightly positive
Outlets report Tesco is among bidders for Majestic Wine and discuss why it might want it.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Week | 2 | +2.1 |
| The Drinks Business | 1 | +2.5 |
| Vinetur | 1 | +2.5 |
| harpers.co.uk | 1 | +2.5 |
| Drinks Retailing | 1 | +2.5 |
| London South East | 1 | +2.0 |
| Sky News Business | 1 | +2.0 |
| Business Matters | 1 | +1.7 |
| The Times | 1 | +1.7 |
Day by day
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Outlets report Tesco is among bidders for Majestic Wine and discuss why it might want it.
- +2.5 Tesco in the running to buy Majestic
Tesco reportedly in running to buy Majestic. - +2.5 Tesco entered the auction for Majestic Wine Group, reports say
Tesco reportedly entered auction for Majestic Wine; potential expansion. - +2.5 Majestic: Tesco named among bidders competing to buy wine retailer
Tesco named among Majestic bidders. - +2.5 Why Tesco could be targeting a Majestic Wine takeover
Analysis of why Tesco might target Majestic. - +2.5 Rumours swirl of Tesco Majestic takeover
Rumours of Tesco takeover of Majestic.
Monday 5 October 2026
Reports say Tesco is considering a takeover of the 210-store Majestic Wine chain.
- +2.0 PRESS: Tesco considers Majestic Wine takeover – Sky News
Sky News reports Majestic Wine takeover consideration - +1.7 Tesco considers offer for 210-store Majestic Wine chain
Considering takeover of Majestic Wine; expansion interest, uncertain outcome - +1.7 Tesco could swallow up Majestic Wine
Possible Majestic Wine acquisition reported by The Times - +1.7 Tesco could swoop for Majestic Wine
Possible acquisition of Majestic Wine; early stage
Sunday 4 October 2026
Sky News reports Tesco is weighing a takeover bid for Majestic Wine.
- +2.0 Supermarket giant Tesco weighs shock takeover bid for Majestic Wine
Possible Majestic Wine takeover bid; early-stage and uncertain.