Tesco’s UK sales growth more than halves amid Iran war uncertainty
Tesco reported that comparable sales rose 1.8% in the three months to the end of May. Photograph: Gary Calton/The ObserverView image in fullscreenTesco reported that comparable sales rose 1.8% in the three months to the end of May. Analysts expect it to make £3.25bn in profit this financial year.
- ▪Tesco reported that comparable sales rose 1.8% in the three months to the end of May.
- ▪Photograph: Gary Calton/The ObserverView image in fullscreenTesco reported that comparable sales rose 1.8% in the three months to the end of May.
- ▪Analysts expect it to make £3.25bn in profit this financial year.
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Tesco reported that comparable sales rose 1.8% in the three months to the end of May. Photograph: Gary Calton/The ObserverView image in fullscreenTesco reported that comparable sales rose 1.8% in the three months to the end of May. Photograph: Gary Calton/The ObserverTescoTesco’s UK sales growth more than halves amid Iran war uncertaintyUK’s biggest retailer reports better figures than expected by City analysts and is cheered by strong online sales Business live – latest updates Sarah ButlerThu 18 Jun 2026 02.59 EDTLast modified on Thu 18 Jun 2026 03.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTesco’s UK sales growth has more than halved as it said the conflict in the Middle East had created “ongoing uncertainty for many households”.The UK’s biggest retailer said comparable sales rose 1.8% to…
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