The data shows the number of Tesco group stores by type in the UK as of year end 2016/17. Tesco operated a total of 1,700 Express stores, followed by 780 One Stop stores. 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.
