Tesco Lotus

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Tesco Lotus is a hypermarket chain in Thailand and China. In Thailand, the stores are operated by Ekachai Distribution System Co Ltd.

Established in 1998, Tesco Lotus was a joint venture of the Charoen Pokphand Group and Tesco, the British giant supermarket chain. However, facing criticism over the growth of hypermarkets in Thailand, the CP Group sold its shares in Tesco Lotus in 2003, though it did retain interest in Tesco Lotus in China.<ref>CP Group gives up on Tesco and Makro, Bangkok Post, December 8, 2002 (via SiamFuture.com)</ref>

Tesco Lotus stores stock groceries as well as a selection of stationery, school supplies, clothing, shoes, and various other non-food products. Some stores also have food courts. In various locations within Thailand, Tesco Lotus Express stores (a smaller version of the Tesco Lotus supermarket) have opened at gas stations. These stores stock a smaller range of goods, alongside refreshments, make-up, snacks, etc.

They have a total of 24 Supercenters in Bangkok, 31 Supercenters upcountry, 14 Lotus Markets, 15 Value stores and 189 Express stores.