Tesco is one of the largest grocery supermarket chains in the world. The headquarters of the company are located in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. The chain ranks first in the UK and is one of the three largest retailers in the world. It has more than 20 million regular customers and 4,600 locations around the world, including Thailand, South Korea, China, the USA, Turkey, Poland, Hungary, etc. The founder of the company is Jack Cohen. The first Tesco store was opened in 1931 in Burnt Oak.
The turning point in the company's history was 1995, when Tesco launched its Clubcard customer loyalty program. This strategy made Tesco one of the most successful grocery chains in the world. By becoming a member of the Tesco club, for every pound spent at Tesco, the buyer receives 1 point, equivalent to 1 penny. Originally, Tesco’s assortment consisted of food and drinks. Later on, the company slowly expanded its range of products to clothing, electronics, financial and internet services, retailing and renting DVDs, CDs, and music downloads.
Tesco is currently operating multiple store formats - small convenience stores under Tesco Express and Metro brands as well as large Tesco Extras and Tesco Superstores with a vast selection of products. An impressive number of regular customers (20 million Clubcard holders) is the best proof that Tesco offers its customers an excellent combination of price and quality.
The UK is Tesco’s main market, with more than 2700 locations. The city with the most Tesco stores is London. After conquering the English market, the company gradually expanded all over the world and currently operates locations in 11 countries. Regarding operating hours in the United Kingdom: Tesco stores that aren't open 24 hours are typically open from 6 or 7 AM to 10 or 11 PM. Before shopping, please refer to the store locator on this page to check precise business details, including working hours.
