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Tesco (TSCO): news on Thursday 22 October 2026
News from the 24 hours to Thursday morning, 22 October 2026.
Tone of the day
+4.0positive
+4.0
Relevant headlines21
Stories11
What the score means. Each score rates how good or bad the news was for the company, from −10 (clearly bad) to +10 (clearly good). 0 is neutral, and anything beyond ±6 is strong and rare. It rates the coverage, not the share price.
Why it scored this way
Coverage leaned positive, with Tesco's raised profit outlook cited as the lead Sainsbury's followed, alongside its continuing share buyback, plans for a first Skye store and customer promotions. Collapse of an alcohol supplier was a minor negative.
What drove it
- profit outlook upgrade
- share buyback
- Skye store plans
Around this day
| Day | Tone | Headlines |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | +4.5 | 33 |
| Sat 17 Oct | +6.7 | 18 |
| Sun 18 Oct | +0.3 | 8 |
| Mon 19 Oct | +4.0 | 15 |
| Tue 20 Oct | +3.3 | 25 |
| Wed 21 Oct | +2.8 | 19 |
| Thu 22 Oct | +4.0 | 21 |
| Fri 23 Oct | +1.7 | 31 |
| Sat 24 Oct | −4.7 | 21 |
| Sun 25 Oct | −3.2 | 9 |
| Mon 26 Oct | +3.7 | 10 |
11 stories · 21 headlines · strongest first
Retail on 22 OctoberFTSE 100 that day| Tone | What the article reported, and why it scored that way | |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco submits plans for Skye supermarket +4.05 headlines today · 9 in all · Tesco has filed plans for its first supermarket on Skye, which would include a petrol forecourt and 100 jobs. | ||
| +5.0 | First Skye supermarket plan with 100 jobs | |
| +4.7 | Plans submitted for Skye supermarket and petrol station | |
| +4.7 | Plans lodged for first Skye store | |
| +4.5 | Proposals lodged for a petrol station and new shop. | |
| +3.3 | Plans for new forecourt show expansion | |
| Tesco free Cadbury chocolate and Alton Towers promotions +4.43 headlines today · 4 in all · Tesco is giving away a million Cadbury chocolate packs and offering Alton Towers passes for spending £25. | ||
| +4.2 | Free chocolate giveaway promotion boosts customer appeal | |
| +4.2 | Million free chocolate packs promotion | |
| +3.3 | Promotion offering free theme park pass for spending | |
| Sainsbury's lifts profit guidance, as Tesco has done +4.22 headlines today · Reports say Sainsbury's followed Tesco in raising its profit outlook. | ||
| +4.2 | Tesco's raised profit outlook referenced as the precedent | |
| +4.2 | Tesco's profit upgrade cited as the lead others follow | |
| Tesco launches £200m third buyback tranche +6.12 headlines today · 5 in all, since 19 October · Headlines report Tesco continuing its share buyback. | ||
| +3.7 | Share buyback stepped up | |
| +3.3 | Ongoing £950m buyback continues, supportive for shares | |
| Tesco Ireland launches nitrite-free ham range +3.32 headlines today · Tesco Ireland has introduced ham products labelled Made Without Nitrates, and one outlet explains what nitrites are. | ||
| +3.3 | Tesco introduces ham made without nitrites; product move. | |
| +3.3 | Tesco Ireland launches nitrate-free ham range | |
| Alcohol company serving Tesco and Asda goes into administration after 27-year run −2.42 headlines today · 8 in all, since 21 October · A major alcohol supplier stocked by Tesco has entered administration. | ||
| −1.7 | Supplier enters administration, minor supply issue | |
| −1.7 | Supplier collapse, minor supply-chain concern | |
| Tesco grant helps community groups +4.91 headline today · 4 in all, since 18 October · A Tesco scheme has provided Lancashire pupils with more than 270,000 fruit and vegetable portions. | ||
| +5.0 | School fruit and veg scheme reflects well on reputation | |
| Tesco adds more partners to Clubcard scheme +4.21 headline today · ESM Magazine reports Tesco expanding Clubcard partners and Morrisons upgrading its loyalty app. | ||
| +4.2 | Clubcard partner expansion strengthens loyalty offer | |
| The Gym Kitchen widens its Tesco range +4.41 headline today · 4 in all, since 21 October · Two high-protein curry dishes from HIDE have joined its range in Tesco. | ||
| +2.5 | Supplier expands range with Tesco, product listing | |
| Tesco Express store news +3.81 headline today · 4 in all, since 21 October · A creamy blue cheese priced at £3.35 will go on sale in Tesco Express stores next week. | ||
| +2.5 | New product offering in Express stores | |
| Tesco free pre-carved Halloween pumpkins +4.01 headline today · 7 in all, since 20 October · PR Week campaigns round-up mentions Tesco's pre-carved pumpkins. | ||
| +2.0 | Tesco pumpkin campaign mentioned in marketing round-up | |
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