TESCO LOOKS TO THE EAST

A report in Convenience Store News says Tesco is looking at expanding its U.S. Fresh & Easy concept to New York, Florida and opening a distribution center in Chicago after generating buzz on the West Coast. Tesco’s strategy centers on opening new stores quickly before it is copied by other retailers.However, a source told Retail Week that the retailer’s primary focus is on the West Coast where it recently opened stores in L.A. and Las Vegas. “For the moment, we