Entries in 'tesco' (125)

Tesco laughs off GAME's 3DS stock plot

Tesco laughs off GAME's 3DS stock plot

Leading UK supermarket chain Tesco has responded to news of GAME's 3DS stock purchase plan with a short, dismissive statement.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 30th 2011 at 12:06PM in News
GAME staff buy 3DS stock from Tesco

GAME staff buy 3DS stock from Tesco

Store staff at GAME were sent to Tesco during last week’s launch of Nintendo 3DS in order to buy hardware and software stock at the supermarket’s reduced price.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 29th 2011 at 5:32PM in News
Tesco cuts 3DS to £175

Tesco cuts 3DS to £175

Just when you thought the price war that has defined the launch build up for the 3DS couldn't get any more competitive, the supermarkets go and prove you wrong.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 24th 2011 at 8:49AM in News
Tesco admits to 3DS mistake

Tesco admits to 3DS mistake

UPDATE 1: MCV has been told that the listing is a mistake. Expect it to change shortly.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 15th 2011 at 11:17AM in News

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Tesco launches 'VAT free' sale

Tesco launches 'VAT free' sale

Online retailer Tesco Direct has launched what it describes as a 'VAT free' 20 per cent off sale that offers some significant savings on a range of gaming hardware.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 15th 2011 at 11:01AM in News
Tesco reveals new games boss

Tesco reveals new games boss

Sarah Kaye will be Tesco’s new senior buying manager for video games, the retailer has announced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 10th 2011 at 3:28PM in News
Amazon and Tesco offer 3DS for £197

Amazon and Tesco offer 3DS for £197

The price of the hotly anticipated Nintendo 3DS has dropped even further today, with Tesco slashing its pre-order price to £197.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 9th 2011 at 5:40PM in News
Tesco web boss departs

Tesco web boss departs

The person credited with driving Tesco's recent multi-channel success, Laura Wade-Gery, has been poached by High Street rival Marks & Spencer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 8th 2011 at 1:13PM in News

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Tesco posts 0.6% Christmas UK growth

Tesco posts 0.6% Christmas UK growth

Retailer Tesco has reported UK like-for-like sales growth of 0.6 per cent for the six weeks ending January 8th 2011.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 13th 2011 at 3:02PM in News
Tesco appoints UK Board

Tesco appoints UK Board

Tesco has formed a specific Board to help boost sales for its UK operations

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 7th 2011 at 11:19AM in News
Tesco’s sales rise in Q3

Tesco’s sales rise in Q3

Tesco has announced its third quarter results for 2010, reporting a rise in Group sales of 8.8 per cent.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 8th 2010 at 10:28AM in News
Facebook credits arrive at retail

Facebook credits arrive at retail

Facebook’s push into the games sector has gone physical today as game retailer GAME and supermarket Tesco both introduce Facebook Credit gift cards in store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 19th 2010 at 9:03AM in News

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Tesco trade-in plans go national

Tesco trade-in plans go national

Supermarket behemoth Tesco has now rolled out its pre-owned games service to all of its Extra stores.
That’s nearly 200 shops across the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 12th 2010 at 8:25AM in News
Tesco: Games can save environment

Tesco: Games can save environment

The environment has become a key concern for Tesco, and trade-ins help the retailer cut its carbon footprint.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 26th 2010 at 9:30AM in News
Tesco - every little helps

Tesco - every little helps

When Rob Salter joined Tesco in 2008 he was in for a shock.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2010 at 3:50PM in News
OPINION: Tesco's video games ambition

OPINION: Tesco's video games ambition

Tesco is too much of an easy target for many critics.
The company best known for a competitive food offer has had countless legal cases brought against it and accusations ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 15th 2010 at 1:43PM in News

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Tesco wants 20% of games market by 2012

Tesco wants 20% of games market by 2012

Supermarket behemoth Tesco wants to have a 20 per cent share of the UK games software market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 14th 2010 at 10:26AM in News
PES 2011 for £30 at Tesco

PES 2011 for £30 at Tesco

Tesco has become the first retailer to show its hand and declare its day one price for Konami’s PES 2011, which is released in the UK tomorrow.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 7th 2010 at 10:36AM in News
Tesco UK's non-food profits up 2.5%

Tesco UK's non-food profits up 2.5%

Tesco's non-food sales for H1 2010 have increased 2.5 per cent year-on-year in the UK.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 5th 2010 at 5:56PM in News
FIFA 11 for 97p

FIFA 11 for 97p

UK supermarket Asda will at midnight tonight begin selling FIFA 11 for just 97p.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 30th 2010 at 9:04AM in News
HMV victorious at Industry Quiz

HMV victorious at Industry Quiz

HMV emerged triumphant at last night’s MCV/Xbox 360 Quiz, fending off stiff competition from Microsoft, GameSpot, Imagine Publishing and Tesco.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 24th 2010 at 10:13AM in News
PlayStation Move – who’s cheapest?

PlayStation Move – who’s cheapest?

Tomorrow marks the arrival of PlayStation Move on the UK High Street – and perhaps it’s not surprising to see Tesco undercutting the rest of the market to offer the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 16th 2010 at 3:43PM in News
Halo Reach for £28 at Tesco

Halo Reach for £28 at Tesco

Following news that Microsoft’s Halo Reach has already arrived with some UK shoppers, it has now emerged that Tesco is to aggressively cut the price of the game in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 12th 2010 at 12:36PM in News
Tesco launches drive thru service

Tesco launches drive thru service

UK supermarket Tesco has become the first to launch a drive thru service with the arrival of a new trial in its Baldock Extra store in Hertfordshire.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 23rd 2010 at 4:15PM in News
Tesco trade-ins go national

Tesco trade-ins go national

Supermarket giant Tesco has rolled out its pre-owned games offering to stores across the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 20th 2010 at 10:53AM in News