Tesco Set to Trigger New Store Price War

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THE UK's biggest supermarket, Tesco, threw down the gauntlet to its rivals yesterday as it unveiled a pounds 500m price-cutting campaign.

UK chief executive Richard Brasher said it would reduce the prices of 3,000 everyday products - such as milk, bread and fruit and vegetables - in a move which triggered an aggressive response from rivals. Tesco, which has lost market share in recent weeks as cash-strapped consumers shop around for the best deals, will cover the price cuts by slashing the number of multi-buy promotions and scrapping its double Clubcard points reward offer, meaning the scheme will revert to one point for every pound spent.

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Tesco Set to Trigger New Store Price War

Mr Brasher, who took up the top UK post i...

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