Tesco sees first sales growth for over two years

Tesco Ireland posted its first sustained period of over-the-counter sales growth for more than two years, in the past quarter.

The positive news for the retailer coincides with the Irish grocery market showing its longest period of growth in two years and German discounter, Aldi making its first foray into e-commerce.

While Tesco has managed to maintain its market leading position in Ireland — except for a brief period when it was recently overtaken by SuperValu — its till sales have been in negative territory for some time.