Tesco US plans could hit trouble

If the move were to materialise, then it would see the retailer boost its presence away from the west coast in the US to Chicago.

But concerns have been raised. The Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy has said that the creation of more F&E stores might be bad news for local areas after its developments in LA.

James Quinn's informative piece in the Daily Telegraph looks at the reasons why Tesco may not be welcome everywhere in the US.

"We want them to engage in the community, and talk to us," senior retail analyst at the alliance Elliott Perry said.