The data illustrates retailer Tesco's number of stores worldwide from 2008 to 2016. In 2008, Tesco operated 3,751 stores worldwide, which has increased to 6,809 storey by 2016. The multinational-operating grocery and general merchandise retailer Tesco PLC was founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen (1898-1979). The product portfolio includes food and beverages, clothing, home appliances, and financial services. Tesco is one of the leading supermarket brands in the UK, consistently ranking highest in terms of grocery market share.
