Tesco is planning to open over 150 Express convenience stores in the UK over the next three years as it ramps up expansion plans.
The changes, which will create more than 2,000 jobs in local communities, come as the grocery retailer celebrates the 30th anniversary of Tesco Express.
The supermarket opened the doors of the first Express store in Barnes and Norbury, London in 1994 and now operates a total of 2,704 of the convenience sites.
To mark the anniversary, Tesco has opened the doors to its Burnt Oak Express store in North London, which is it’s 2,882nd UK store and is just feet from where founder Jack Cohen opened his first ever shop in 1929.
Tesco managing director UK stores Kevin Tindall said: “I’m delighted that we have come full circle and returned to the street where it all began, with Jack Cohen’s first store in Burnt Oak.
“Burnt Oak has a special place in Tesco history, and we’re proud to be serving its local community once again – alongside thousands more across the country.”
Just last week, the retailer ramped up its value offering in its convenience stores by cutting the price of more than 200 own-brand and branded products, including milk, bread, pasta and coffee.
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