Tesco Ireland sales rise to over €1.27bn in the lead up to Christmas

Tesco Ireland claimed its market share rose to 24.6% which would be its strongest position in nine years.

Sales in Tesco Ireland grew to £1.1bn (€1.27bn) in the months leading up and after Christmas as the company cited a strong performance in its seasonal offerings.

According to the company’s latest trading report, in the three months to November 25, sales in Ireland grew by 8.3% compared to the same period last year with sales growing by 5.5% over the Christmas period from the end of November to January 6.