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Sir John Edward Cohen (born Jacob Kohen; 6 October 1898 – 24 March 1979) was an English businessman who founded the Tesco supermarket chain. His company is the market leader of groceries in the UK, and the third-largest retailer in the world measured by gross revenues in 2011.
Sep 9, 2013 · In this clip Peston goes back to the East End of London to find out about Jack Cohen, the man who founded Tesco 89 years ago, using the first three initials of his tea supplier, TE Stockwell,...
Learn about the life and legacy of Jack Cohen, who started a market stall in 1919 that grew into a supermarket empire. From his military service to his business slogans, from his family to his guild, discover the story of the man who made Tesco.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Jack Cohen, who started as a market trader and became the "grocery doctor" and the founder of Tesco. See the blue plaque commemorating his childhood home in Whitechapel, London.
May 31, 2013 · Tesco was founded by Jack Cohen when he began to sell extra groceries. His first day's profit was £1 from sales of £4. In 1924 the first Tesco product - Tesco Tea - was sold by Mr Cohen.
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