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Tesco endures ‘worst Xmas since 1990s’

Tesco endures ‘worst Xmas since 1990s’

Tesco has reported a like-for-like sales rise of 2.5 per cent for the seven weeks to January 10th – its smallest Christmas rise since 1993.

by Tim Ingham
on Jan 13th 2009 at 10:06AM in News
Tesco Grabs Cartoon Network PC games

Tesco Grabs Cartoon Network PC games

Super budget publisher GrabIt has launched its second wave of exclusive Tesco games based on hugely popular Cartoon Network properties.

Will Freeman
by Will Freeman
on Dec 30th 2008 at 11:20AM in News
Tesco launches half-price sale

Tesco launches half-price sale

Tesco will tomorrow launch a half-price sale that will last throughout Christmas – but has told MCV that the promotion is not in reaction to Woolworths’ ‘fire sale’.

by Tim Ingham
on Dec 11th 2008 at 12:36PM in News
Tesco delays payment to publishers

Tesco delays payment to publishers

Tesco has extended the time it takes to pay entertainment suppliers by 30 days in the run-up to the Christmas season.

by Tim Ingham
on Oct 27th 2008 at 2:45PM in News

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PS3 FIFA ’09 slashed to £25 at Morrisons

PS3 FIFA ’09 slashed to £25 at Morrisons

Supermarket chain Morrisons has slashed the price of FIFA ’09 on PlayStation 3 to £25, MCV can reveal.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 7th 2008 at 10:46AM in News
Sainsburys to slash 360 to under £100

Sainsburys to slash 360 to under £100

MCV sources have revealed that Sainsburys are set to aggressively cut the price of Wii and 360 hardware.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 2nd 2008 at 5:47PM in News
FIFA price war kicks off

FIFA price war kicks off

Tomorrow marks the launch of one of this year’s biggest releases, and retailers have already slashed the price of FIFA ‘09.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 2nd 2008 at 3:38PM in News
Tesco snaps up Handleman UK

Tesco snaps up Handleman UK

Handleman’s biggest UK client Tesco is set to swoop for the distributor and retain the majority of Handleman’s UK-based employees.

by Neil Long
on Jul 31st 2008 at 5:31PM in News

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Tesco suffers from credit crunch in Q1

Tesco suffers from credit crunch in Q1

Tesco has reported a bigger-than-forecast slowdown in sales in its core UK business for its first quarter – particularly in non-food categories.

by Tim Ingham
on Jun 10th 2008 at 3:26PM in News
Future teams with Tesco for ‘UK’s biggest-ever games magazine’

Future teams with Tesco for ‘UK’s biggest-ever games magazine’

Tesco and Future-published games site GamesRadar.com have joined forces to create what it has dubbed ‘the UK’s biggest-ever games magazine’.

by Neil Long
on Jun 3rd 2008 at 11:04AM in News
Supermarkets become indie 'distributors'

Supermarkets become indie 'distributors'

Independent retailers have turned to the likes of Tesco and Asda to secure cheaper stock in favour of the usual distribution channels.

by Tim Ingham
on May 30th 2008 at 12:30PM in News
UK retail breaks GTA street date

UK retail breaks GTA street date

The street date for Grand Theft Auto IV appears to have been broken as a picture of the game and a receipt appears on a PlayStation forum.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 25th 2008 at 6:59PM in News

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Tesco enjoys huge FY growth

Tesco enjoys huge FY growth

Strong sales of consumer electronics drove growth in Tesco's non-food operations for FY 2007-2008, helping the group's total sales reach £51.8 billion – an increase of 11.1 per cent over ...
by Tim Ingham
on Apr 15th 2008 at 5:52PM in News
Tesco to offer games downloads

Tesco to offer games downloads

Supermarket giant Tesco will introduce games to its new entertainment media download service, Tesco Digital.

by Tim Ingham
on Apr 15th 2008 at 11:19AM in News
Xbox 360 drops below £150

Xbox 360 drops below £150

An aggressive price promotion from the UK’s leading retailer Tesco has seen Microsoft’s Xbox 360 drop below the £150 barrier for the first time.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 27th 2008 at 2:18PM in News
Supermarkets face fresh restrictions

Supermarkets face fresh restrictions

Fresh planning restrictions, designed to stem local dominance of individual supermarkets, is to be unveiled this week, according to the Metro newspaper.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 11th 2008 at 10:12AM in News

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Tesco rules online roost

Tesco rules online roost

Tesco Direct has retained the top spot in a table of 100 retail websites, with a score of 8 out of 10 for January.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 4th 2008 at 11:24AM in News
UK retail hails GTA IV as 'event of 2008'

UK retail hails GTA IV as 'event of 2008'

The retail community is buzzing in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto IV’s release, following Rockstar’s confirmation of an April 29th release date – with many key figures from the trade ...
by Tim Ingham
on Feb 1st 2008 at 3:00PM in News
Tesco to open department store chain

Tesco to open department store chain

Supermarket giant Tesco plans to build a chain of department stores in town centres across the country, designed to rival the likes of Debenhams, Marks and Spencer and BHS, according ...
by Andrew Wooden
on Jan 23rd 2008 at 11:17AM in News
Tesco sets sights on games in ‘08

Tesco sets sights on games in ‘08

Retail superpower Tesco is planning yet more growth in the video games market with heavy investment in online and in-store operations throughout 2008.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 18th 2008 at 11:20AM in News
Tesco cancels £35 Xbox 360 orders

Tesco cancels £35 Xbox 360 orders

Quick-thinking retailers and consumers that moved to snap up the Xbox 360 console bundle available for just £33.24 have had their orders cancelled.

by Neil Long
on Nov 9th 2007 at 4:10PM in News
Xbox 360 on sale for under £35

Xbox 360 on sale for under £35

Tesco has been selling an Xbox 360 hardware bundle including Forza Motorsport 2, Viva Pinata and a wireless control pad for £34.99.

by Neil Long
on Nov 8th 2007 at 6:10PM in News
Tesco and Asda go early on Halo 3 too?

Tesco and Asda go early on Halo 3 too?

Several readers contacted MCV to state that some Asda and Tesco stores have started selling Halo 3 early (game and receipt pictured). The latest twist in the tale comes just ...
by Neil Long
on Sep 24th 2007 at 3:16PM in News
Tesco shock for suppliers

Tesco shock for suppliers

Publishers and suppliers looking to claim shelf space at the UK’s biggest retailer look set to pay a huge £10,000 annual fee to the supermarket’s new distributor Handleman. And shockingly, ...
by Lisa Foster
on Feb 23rd 2007 at 1:15PM in News
Tesco clamps down on free 360 blaggers

Tesco clamps down on free 360 blaggers

360 Gamer reports that from February 26th Tesco will no longer be honouring its promise to give overcharged customers a full refund and allow them to keep their purchase, because ...
by Neil Long
on Feb 21st 2007 at 1:00PM in News