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Tesco Posts Good 1Q

(June 2009) posted on Wed Jun 17, 2009

Strong performances in the U.K. and Asia


Tesco PLC (London) posted a 13 percent increase in sales for the fiscal first quarter ended May 30. The world’s third largest retailer says sales in Asia, where it operates more than 1000 stores, rose 44 percent, while in the U.K., same-store sales grew 4.3 percent.

The company's U.S. unit, Fresh & Easy, reported sales doubled during the quarter. The company has continued to open new stores, growing to 120 locations since it hit the states in 2008, while continuing to tweak its offering to meet customers’ needs.
 


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