Publications

September 2019 (Revised December 2023)
Case

Accounting Fraud at Tesco Stores (A)

By: Jonas Heese, Suraj Srinivasan and Julia Kelley

This case describes the accounting fraud at Tesco Stores Limited (TSL), which was discovered by a senior accountant in TSL’s finance department. The accountant was concerned about TSL’s handling of commercial income, which, according to the accountant, overstated... View Details

Keywords: Accounting; Crime and Corruption; Organizational Culture; Corporate Accountability

September 2019 (Revised February 2024)
Teaching Note

Accounting Fraud at Tesco Stores (A), (B), & (C)

By: Jonas Heese and Suraj Srinivasan

Teaching Note for HBS Nos. 120-032, 120-033, and 120-034. View Details

September 2019
Supplement

Accounting Fraud at Tesco Stores (B)

By: Jonas Heese, Suraj Srinivasan and Julia Kelley

This case serves as a complement to the case "Accounting Fraud at Tesco Stores (A)". View Details

September 2019
Supplement

Accounting Fraud at Tesco Stores (C)

By: Jonas Heese, Suraj Srinivasan and Julia Kelley

This case serves as a complement to the case "Accounting Fraud at Tesco Stores (A)". View Details

October 2013
Supplement

Ahold versus Tesco — Analyzing Performance (TN) Supplement 1

By: Suraj Srinivasan

October 2013
Supplement

Ahold versus Tesco — Analyzing Performance (TN) Supplement 2

By: Suraj Srinivasan

September 2013
Teaching Note

Trader Joe's

By: David L. Ager and Michael A. Roberto

Based on a variety of metrics, Trader Joe's ranked as one of the most successful grocers in the United States in 2013. Experts estimated that the company had the highest sales per square foot of any major grocery chain, even significantly higher than top performer... View Details

Keywords: Comparative Advantage; Core Competencies; Growth Strategy; Strategic Positioning; Industry Analysis; Competitive Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Organizational Culture; Growth and Development Strategy; Retail Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; United States

September 2013 (Revised April 2014)
Case

Trader Joe's

By: David L. Ager and Michael A. Roberto

Based on a variety of metrics, Trader Joe's ranked as one of the most successful grocers in the United States in 2013. Experts estimated that the company had the highest sales per square foot of any major grocery chain, even significantly higher than top performer... View Details

Keywords: Core Competencies; Growth Strategy; Strategic Positioning; Industry Analysis; Competitive Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Organizational Culture; Growth and Development Strategy; Retail Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; United States

August 2010 (Revised November 2010)
Case

Tesco PLC: Fresh & Easy in the United States

By: John A. Quelch

Tesco, the world's third largest retailer, is facing problems with its launch of a new retail chain in the U.S. View Details

Keywords: Multinational Firms and Management; Marketing; Market Entry and Exit; Retail Industry; United Kingdom; United States

March 2003
Teaching Note

Tesco Plc. (TN)

By: David E. Bell

Teaching Note for (9-503-036). View Details

Keywords: Retail Industry

December 2002 (Revised October 2006)
Case

Tesco Plc.

By: David E. Bell

Tesco, a supermarket chain, has been transformed from a third-rate retailer to a global leader in the past ten years. This case describes how that was accomplished. Interviews with Tesco employees explain the company's approach to understanding customers, motivating... View Details

Keywords: History; Motivation and Incentives; Leadership; Internet and the Web; Supply Chain Management; Global Strategy; Globalization; Customer Focus and Relationships; Business Strategy; Retail Industry