Tesco Reports Strong Sales Growth and Raises Profit Forecasts
The UK supermarket giant sees increased market share and demand for premium products as inflation pressures ease.
- Tesco has lowered prices on thousands of products as inflationary pressures subside, aiming to offer competitive value to customers.
- The supermarket's market share has grown to 27.8%, marking its strongest position since January 2022.
- Tesco's adjusted operating profit for the first half of the year increased by 16% to £1.6 billion, with full-year profit expectations raised to £2.9 billion.
- Sales of Tesco's Finest premium range rose by nearly 15%, reflecting a shift in consumer preference towards higher-quality products.
- The retailer's Clubcard loyalty scheme now covers 23 million households, contributing to significant savings for customers and boosting sales volumes.