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British Competitor of Wal-Mart Hires LR Data Firm
   posted 9:33 am Fri November 09, 2007 - Little Rock
tags:  wal-mart   •   tesco   •   data firm
A competitor of Bentonville-based Wal-Mart in Britain that is preparing to launch stores in the U.S. has hired a Little Rock firm to provide data for possible store locations. Tesco PLC is already competing with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s Asda stores in Britain, and Tesco is opening 120 small grocery stores in Arizona, California and Nevada. The company plans to have 200 of the stores in Western states by February 2009.

Tesco has signed Little Rock-based The Gadberry Group to a multi-year-deal to provide data to help the retailer find the most suitable locations for its Fresh & Easy stores.

Channel 7 News myTAKE - What's Your Opinion?The stores are to feature healthy foods and prepared meals, among other items, at discount prices. Tesco is also seen as a competitor of 7-Eleven and Whole Foods Market.
Latest Comment on British Competitor of Wal-Mart Hires LR Data Firm
Smokey
10:00 am on 11/13/07
Competition is good for everyone. As it stands, Wal-Mart can raise their prices any time they want because of the monopoly they have, and no-one would be the wiser. This British firm might not be large at this time, but it will definitely keep Wal-Mart honest!

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