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Tesco PLC is a British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, England. It operates as one of the largest retailers in the world, offering food, clothing, and household products across various store formats, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen, Tesco has expanded its operations to multiple countries, primarily in Europe and Asia, with a significant presence in the UK and Ireland. The company is known for its Clubcard loyalty program, online shopping services, and private-label brands. Tesco's strategic positioning is bolstered by its extensive supply chain network, robust data analytics capabilities, and a broad product assortment tailored to diverse consumer needs.
View stockFounded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 940 warehouses, serving more than 84 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (92% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
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Stock name | Tesco | Costco |
|---|---|---|
Last price | £5.31 | $978.01 |
Currency | GBP | USD |
| £33B | $433B | |
| 18.07 | 47.11 | |
| £0.30 | $20.76 | |
| 0.56 | 0.87 | |
| £0.15 | $5.54 | |
| 2.72% | 0.60% | |
Sector | Consumer Essentials | Consumer Essentials |
Employees | 340,000 | 355,000 |
Ticker | £TSCO | $COST |
Primary listing | LSE | NASDAQ |
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