Tesco in the news

This article lists various casting calls for advertising campaigns and projects in the UK, including a football-themed ad for Tesco, a wine brand shoot, and several other entertainment and commercial productions.

Tesco's CTO Guus Dekkers is retiring and will be succeeded by Chris Blatchford from Kingfisher, who will join in March 2027.

Tesco is among the bidders for Majestic Wine, which private equity firm Fortress Investment Group is selling after a period of significant expansion and acquisitions.

Tesco is introducing a new line of Finest Scottish wild venison products, supplied by Highland Game, to 100 stores across the UK, creating 12 new jobs and supporting Scottish agriculture.

An attempted TikTok-promoted ‘raid’ on a Tesco in Woolwich was thwarted by police intervention, preventing any incidents.

Sainsbury's and Morrisons held unsuccessful merger talks between November 2025 and February 2026 due to regulatory concerns and Sainsbury's withdrawal.

Tesco launched a fuel discount offer, saving drivers 8p per litre on petrol and diesel with a 60 in-store spend, as fuel prices continue to rise.

Tesco is considering selling its Central European operations to refocus on the UK market, a move that could strengthen its domestic dominance and follows a trend of international divestment.

Tesco acquired three Proudfoot supermarkets in Scarborough, leading to their closure and reducing the family-run chain's presence to a single store.

Major UK grocers Sainsbury's and Tesco are pursuing M&A opportunities, with Sainsbury's previously exploring a merger with Morrisons and Tesco currently bidding for Majestic Wine, as the sector consolidates to combat market share loss to discounters.

Tesco is projected to report stronger growth in its upcoming half-year update following a soft first quarter, despite previously weaker sales due to external factors.

Impossible Foods has debuted its plant-based "beef" and "chicken" products in Tesco supermarkets across the U.K., marking its first retail expansion in the region.

Tesco expects a peak in back-to-school shopping this week, holding uniform prices and offering affordable stationery and online shopping options to help families manage costs.

A car fire in the car park of a Tesco Extra store in Glasgow led to the evacuation of the premises and its temporary closure.

Plans for a new Tesco and Starbucks in Salisbury were rejected due to traffic safety and residential impact concerns, despite officer recommendations for approval.

A resident in Reading is facing a 'nightmare' due to excessive noise from a Tesco Express refrigeration unit, prompting council intervention with a Noise Abatement Notice.

Tesco Ireland secured a ․45m, three-year agreement with Freshways to continue supplying sandwiches, wraps, salads, and pasta dishes for its meal deal range, creating 20 jobs.

Tesco is expanding its UK trial of Simbe's Tally autonomous inventory scanning robots, exploring their impact on efficiency and customer experience.

Tesco shares have yielded strong returns for long-term investors, but the company faces challenges in maintaining profit margins amidst intense competition and inflation.

Tesco's stock experienced a minor dip as investors assessed recent gains and dividend support, despite a strong long-term performance and robust cash flow generation from its core grocery and ancillary businesses.