Tesco is one of the UK's most recognisable brands, but few people know the story behind the supermarket's name
Tesco, one of Britain's leading retailers and a household name for countless individuals who visit its numerous outlets for their regular grocery hauls, has an emblematic logo recognised by its striking red typography that adorns high streets nationwide. Yet, the story behind the Tesco name has remained a mystery to many until now.
Cohen, whose parents were Polish Jewish immigrants, started out by peddling various goods from a market stall in Hackney, East London.He invested his demobilisation money from his time in the Royal Flying Corp, where he served during World War I, into his market stall's initial stock.
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