Not a Tesco sign

Tescopoly - French style

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November 8th 2008
We left Harrogate as Tesco was attempting to relieve the town of its status as the only postcode in England without one of its stores. The battle goes on, as opponents of the store try to understand why a town which already has 4 large supermarkets should have yet another, and one moreover in which more than 30% of all UK grocery spending occurs. We didn’t expect to find more of the same in La ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more