Tesco PLC (ADR) (NASDAQOTH:TSCDY.PK)

This stock has been justifiably slammed over the last couple weeks, and that's why I'm buying. That's a long term play, because Tesco has great management and vision. Expansion internally, especially in China, could help them greatly too. It just might take some time to see that results.

Tesco is the 800-pound gorilla of British grocers: a roaring, chest-thumping giant in a green apron, aggressively discounting its way through the retail jungle. While its market share (30% !) and margins are likely to continue to erode at home, the reason to buy Tesco after its January fall is for its international prospects (the more than 4% dividend doesn't hurt either). Shares are priced for perpetual mediocrity. It's been interesting to see Warren Buffett, never a fan of diworsification for its own sake, choosing Tesco over Wal-Mart/Alda as a home for Berkshire capital.

Warren Buys More
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/jan/19/warren-buffett-tesco-stake

Long haul buy and hold staple

The top retailer in Britain is doubling their stores in China and most likely to have winning bid on Carrefour's Southeast Asia supermarkets.,in an effort to keep up their growth. They are also an innovator in their multiline stores and more creative than Walmart in providing ancilliary services, such as financial and Video.Warren. Their corp bonds were amoung the best returns ths past year in the global bond market affirming this companies strength. even when they mis-step, they correct it quickly as evidenced in the closing of 8% of their 168 Fresh Direct stores in the US. Buffett (BRK.A)added to his stake in July and owns 3% of the company now.

Old hat

I believe the Fresh & Easy + smaller store models will continue to attract more and more market share from the young affluent buyers who do not want hot dog buns in sets of 8; mayonnase for 20 etc...

Mmm...grocery shopping online...

Well managed company. I like it !

The prices are going up people are not taking the risks

Tescos is massive in the products and services they offer, they dominate the UK market. And now they are opening "Fresh & Easy" stores in the US market, these stores are different than the UK stores but offer healthy and affordable alternatives. I would definately recommend this stock for growth.

I am finally going to jump on this wagon and go for the ride. Tesco's "Fresh and Easy" grocery markets are becoming a hit in various parts of Europe already. My Wife and I shop at one near our home. Between them and Trader Joe's, we eat very well and save a bundle over all of the major Grocery Chains. There are a few acceptions, They don't carry a large variety of brands, we learn to adjust. Theit self check-out is the simplest I've ever used. I normally avoid them at all costs, because they are so awkward and work about half the time.
These stores will be a big hit, I'm sure. With the dollar not going very far these days, this will be some relief.

Three words -- Supply Chain Management.

This company is expanding in the U.S., filling a niche. They are still getting their act together but growth expected over the next year.

This place rules the Eastern European Market (Hungary and Austria, etc) as Costco and Walmart rule in the US. Expanding like mad.

As an American living in England, i've witnessed firsthand, the mighty power of Tesco. Wal-Mart is most certainly going to be given a very serious run for it's money, in the next few years to come.

Their Fresh & Easy market just opened near me -- it's a winner. These are going to be HUGE.

Tesco is the Walmart, and they're coming to the US. 500 stores here in the West with more to follow. The US Market is called Fresh 'n' Easy. www.freshandeasy.com

British retailer enter US, to shake up Wallmart dominance