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Tesco (TSCO): news on Friday 23 October 2026
News from the 24 hours to Friday morning, 23 October 2026.
Tone of the day
+1.7slightly positive
+1.7
Relevant headlines31
Stories19
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 was mostly routine: plans for a first Skye store, new openings, licence applications, community schemes and product launches. This was offset by two stories about a Birmingham store shut over mice, the collapse of a drinks supplier and a criticism over additives.
What drove it
- Skye store plans
- Birmingham store mice closure
- supplier administration
Around this day
| Day | Tone | Headlines |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
19 stories · 31 headlines · strongest first
Retail on 23 OctoberFTSE 100 that day| Tone | Headline and why it scored that way | |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol supplier to Tesco and Asda enters administration −2.45 headlines today · 8 in all, since 21 October · Outlets report a drinks supplier to Tesco and Asda entered administration after 27 years. | ||
| −2.5 | Major drinks supplier to Tesco and Asda enters administration after 27 yearsSupplier collapse, minor supply chain concern. | |
| −2.5 | Major alcohol supplier stocked in Tesco enters administration with 27 jobs lostSupplier collapse, minor supply chain concern. | |
| −2.5 | UK drinks giant supplying Tesco and Asda crashes into administration after 27 yearsSupplier collapse, minor supply chain concern. | |
| −2.5 | UK drinks giant supplying Tesco and Asda collapses into administration after 27 yearsSupplier collapse, minor supply chain concern. | |
| −2.5 | Major drinks supplier for Tesco and Asda collapses into administration after 27 yearsSupplier collapse, minor supply chain concern. | |
| Tesco school fruit and veg scheme serves portions +5.13 headlines today · 7 in all · Local papers report a Tesco scheme serving over 349,000 portions of fruit and veg to pupils. | ||
| +4.2 | The school scheme that delivered thousands of healthy food items to Bury childrenTesco school food scheme gets positive community coverage. | |
| +4.2 | Pupils across Rotherham tuck in as Tesco scheme serves over 349k portions of fruit & veg to South Yorkshire youngstersSchool fruit and veg scheme positive coverage. | |
| +4.2 | Pupils across Sheffield benefit as Tesco scheme servers over 349,000 portions of fruit & vegSchool fruit and veg scheme positive coverage. | |
| Tesco submits plans for Skye supermarket +4.03 headlines today · 9 in all, since 22 October · Outlets report plans for the first Tesco on Skye. | ||
| +3.3 | Tesco submits plans for first Skye storePlans for first Skye store signal expansion. | |
| +3.3 | Plans submitted for new Tesco store on SkyePlans for first Skye store signal expansion. | |
| +3.3 | Plans submitted for first Tesco on SkyePlans for first Skye store signal expansion. | |
| Aldi and Lidl to face same rules as Tesco and other supermarkets +0.83 headlines today · Reports say a rule will be extended to Aldi and Lidl. | ||
| +0.8 | Aldi and Lidl rule change that puts on level playing field with Tesco and AsdaRule change levels field with Tesco, mild. | |
| +0.8 | Asda, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco rule being extended to Aldi and LidlRule extended to Aldi and Lidl, Tesco already bound. | |
| +0.8 | Aldi and Lidl to face to same rules as rival supermarkets in crackdownRule extension to rivals levels field with Tesco, mild. | |
| Birmingham city centre Tesco Express shut over mice −10.02 headlines today · A Birmingham Tesco Express closed after evidence of mice. | ||
| −10.0 | Birmingham city centre Tesco shut after evidence of miceStore shut over mice, hygiene reputational damage. | |
| −10.0 | Birmingham city centre Tesco Express shuts over 'mice activity'Store shut over mice, hygiene reputational damage. | |
| Tesco seeks alcohol licences for new stores +0.82 headlines today · Tesco applied for alcohol licences for stores in Camden Wharf and Hampton Water. | ||
| +0.8 | New Tesco store at Hampton Water applies for licence to sell alcoholRoutine licence application for new store, mild expansion. | |
| +0.8 | Tesco seeks alcohol licence for new Camden Wharf store with sales until midnightRoutine licence application for new store. | |
| Biggest technology failures of 2026 include Tesco tills −6.71 headline today · NationalWorld lists technology failures including Tesco tills. | ||
| −6.7 | From Tesco tills to airport chaos: The biggest technology failures of 2026 so farTesco tills cited among biggest technology failures. | |
| Tesco free Cadbury chocolate and Alton Towers promotions +4.41 headline today · 4 in all, since 22 October · Tesco is giving 1 million free Cadbury packs to Clubcard holders. | ||
| +5.8 | Tesco giving away 1 million free Cadbury 223g chocolate packs to Clubcard holdersFree chocolate for Clubcard holders boosts loyalty appeal. | |
| Tesco launches Christmas pudding +5.01 headline today · Tesco launched a Christmas pudding inspired by Nigella's Guinness cake. | ||
| +5.0 | Tesco launches a Christmas pudding for people who normally hate them – inspired by Nigella's Guinness cakeInnovative Christmas product launch. | |
| Tesco Ireland launches Wholesum ready meals +5.01 headline today · Tesco Ireland launched a nutrient-dense ready meal range. | ||
| +5.0 | Tesco Ireland launches 'Wholesum' new range of nutrient-dense ready mealsNew ready meal range launched in Ireland. | |
| Tesco Ireland launches €100,000 Christmas fund +5.01 headline today · Tesco launched a €100,000 fund for Dublin communities. | ||
| +5.0 | Dublin communities urged to apply as Tesco launches €100,000 fund to help bring the magic of Christmas to lifeCommunity Christmas fund launched. | |
| Tesco own-label products contain high-risk additives −6.21 headline today · 2 in all, since 21 October · The Grocer says Tesco needs to show its workings on additives. | ||
| −4.2 | Tesco needs to show its workings on additivesTrade press says Tesco must be more transparent on additives. | |
| Retail wrap: John Lewis, Tesco Skye debut, Halfords +3.31 headline today · A retail wrap covers John Lewis, Tesco's Skye debut and Halfords. | ||
| +3.3 | Retail wrap: John Lewis expands rapid delivery; Tesco to make Skye debut; strong trading for HalfordsTesco expansion to Skye mentioned among retail roundup items.}, { | |
| Jesmond Tesco found cheapest supermarket in area +3.31 headline today · A local report says the 'most expensive' Jesmond Tesco is the cheapest in the area. | ||
| +3.3 | ‘Most expensive’ Jesmond Tesco actually cheapest supermarket in areaStore found cheapest in area, helpful for price image. | |
| Tesco Express store news +3.81 headline today · 4 in all, since 21 October · A new Tesco Express opened creating 14 jobs. | ||
| +3.3 | New Tesco Express opens it doors and creates 14 new jobsNew Express store opens and creates jobs. | |
| Tesco free pre-carved Halloween pumpkins +4.01 headline today · 7 in all, since 20 October · A Corstorphine store will give away pre-carved pumpkins. | ||
| +3.3 | Tesco Corstorphine Extra to give away free pre-carved pumpkins – The NENFree pumpkins giveaway, community goodwill. | |
| New store opens on Suffolk estate with jobs saved +3.31 headline today · A community welcomed a new store after shop staff jobs were saved. | ||
| +3.3 | Community welcomes new store on estate after shop staff jobs savedNew store welcomed by community, jobs saved. | |
| Tesco Clubcard shoppers told to look for code +3.31 headline today · The Mirror reports a six-digit code for Clubcard shoppers. | ||
| +3.3 | Tesco clubcard shoppers told to look for six-digit 'secret code' that 'will save you money'Clubcard savings tip positive for customers. | |
| Liscard Tesco Express building on sale −0.81 headline today · The Liscard Village Tesco Express building is on sale for close to £1 million. | ||
| −0.8 | Liscard Village Tesco Express building is on sale for close to £1 millionExpress building up for sale, minor. | |
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