Tesco has announced its plans to expand by opening 70 new Express stores across the UK, as part of a strategy to replace closed-down supermarkets. The upcoming stores will be launched before March 2027, following the company's recent addition of 60 new locations last year. Among the newly planned locations are several in London, including Kensington High Street and Moorgate, with operations expected to commence before the summer season.

The expansion not only emphasizes Tesco's commitment to enhancing its retail presence but also highlights its approach to converting existing locations from other chains into Tesco Express formats. This move includes transforming Amazon Fresh sites into Tesco stores, thereby targeting urban areas with potential customer bases. Beyond the capital, the initiative includes locations in countries such as Devon and East Lothian, showcasing the supermarket's strategy to reach consumers in both metropolitan and regional areas.

Additionally, Tesco's strategy involves planning two larger format stores in areas like Pitlochry and Heartlands, reflecting the company's dual focus on convenience shopping through Express stores and traditional supermarket formats. This expansion signal not only addresses the closure of previous supermarkets but also positions Tesco to better serve a broad range of communities across the UK.