UK: Tesco silent on Blair talks, Middle East expansion

By: just-food.com | 2 November 2009

UK retailer Tesco has remained silent on reports that it has engaged in talks with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair about its ambitions to open stores in the Middle East.

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UK retailer Tesco has remained silent on reports that it has engaged in talks with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair about its ambitions to open stores in the Middle East.

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