The data shows the number of Tesco stores in the UK from 2011 to 2017. The number of Tesco stores increased substantially over the period to 3,739 stores in 2017. 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. The company is headquartered in Hertfordshire, UK and employs over 500,000 people worldwide.
