Tesco set for likely US exit

Comment: UK travails central to Tesco’s US U-turn

When pondering why Tesco has decided to consider quitting the US, one must look at the UK retailer's challenges at…

Timeline: Tesco’s attempt to crack the US

Almost seven years since Tesco first announced its plan to enter the US, the UK retailer has today (5 December)…

UK/US: Tesco US review “likely” to lead to exit – CEO Clarke

Tesco is "likely" to quit the US, CEO Philip Clarke admitted today (5 December), after the UK's largest retailer confirmed…

WRC 2012: Fresh & Easy “fighting nicely” – Tesco CEO Clarke

Tesco CEO Philip Clarke today (19 September) insisted the UK retailer would continue to persist with Fresh & Easy, the…

US: Tesco puts Fresh & Easy break-even target back

Tesco has said its target to make its US Fresh & Easy business break even by the end of the…

Talking shop: Tesco’s Japan exit prompts more questions

Tesco's decision to quit Japan is Philip Clarke's first significant strategic move as CEO but the move has led industry…

Talking shop: Has Tesco been “foolhardy” in the US?

Speculation is mounting over the future of Tesco's operations in the US. Investor Warren Buffett has described the venture as…

UPDATE: US: Fresh & Easy losses “must come down” – Tesco CEO Clarke

Tesco CEO Philip Clarke said today (19 April) that it was "essential" that losses from its US business Fresh & Easy come…

On the money: Incoming Tesco CEO Clarke upbeat about US

Tesco's CEO-designate Philip Clarke was today (5 October) today vowed to push ahead with its expansion in the market and…

UPDATE: UK/US: Tesco to press on with US assault

Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy today (21 April) insisted the UK retail giant would continue to expand in the…