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Merger control
Case reference
Ccent/2026/76 - El corte Inglês / VECI Travel Group
Acquiring
El Corte Inglês - Grandes Armazéns, SA
Description
ECI Group is a holding company that operates in the non-specialized retail sector, using a commercial warehouse model that brings together various formats in a single physical space, from hypermarkets and supermarkets to clothing stores selling international brands and its own brands. ECI Group is also active in the real estate sector.
Acquired
VECI Travel Group, S.L.
Description
A company jointly controlled by the ECI group and Tool Factory, S.L., operating in the travel agency and ticket sales sector, including concert tickets, through the companies “Viajes El Corte Inglés, S.A.”, “Aperture Travel, S.L.” and “Entradas ECI, S.L.”.
Sector
Activity (NACE)
Applicable legislation
Notification thresholds
Type of merger
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Ongoing
Type of Investigation
AdC’s decision
Case description

The concentration operation consists of the acquisition of exclusive control by El Corte Inglés, S.A. (“El Corte Inglés”) over VECI Travel Group, S.L. (“VECI Travel Group” or “Acquired Company”).
Timeline
2026-10-09
El corte Inglês notifies acquisition of sole control over VECI Travel
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