In the money: Tesco faces clothing challenge
Author: Joe Ayling | 20 April 2011
The new head of Tesco has told just-style that the retailer increased prices to cope with rising raw material costs last year, but admits that slumping demand for clothing is now presenting a problem of its own. Joe Ayling reports from the company's full-year results briefing.
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