Tesco has announced plans to open more than 70 new Express stores by March 2027, building on the 60 stores opened in 2025. The expansion will target both urban and rural communities, with new locations including Bickington in Devon, Pontrhydyrun in Torfaen, Strabane in County Tyrone, and Wallyford in East Lothian.
The retailer has acquired five former Amazon Fresh stores in London, on Kensington High Street, and in Hounslow, Moorgate, Aldgate East, and Wembley. These sites are expected to reopen as Tesco Express stores before the summer.
In addition to convenience store growth, Tesco is expanding its large-format estate. Following new superstores in Ripon and Harrogate, the company confirmed plans for two further large stores in Scotland in 2026, in Pitlochry and Heartlands.
Tesco Group Property Director Nick Johnson said: 'We are hugely excited about the year ahead and looking forward to meeting our customers where they are with great quality, exceptional value and brilliant customer service.' The company says its investment supports jobs and local economies across the UK.
