Tesco plc 1919

Tesco plc is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company was founded by Sir Jack Cohen in Hackney, London, in 1919. It one of the largest UK retailer of groceries. Since the 1960s, Tesco has diversified into areas such as the retailing of books, clothing, electronics, furniture, toys, petrol, software, financial services, telecommunications and internet services.