# Tesco on The No Agenda Show Tesco comes up in 8 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to October 2020. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – October 2020 - **Related topics:** [Andronico's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andronico-s.md), [Aspartame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspartame.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Blackwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackwater.md), [Brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Christine Lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [Civil Disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-disobedience.md), [David Cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [Fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Wales Lockdown, Tesco Non-Essential Goods, Underwear Protest - **Episode:** [1290: Hairy Legs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1290-hairy-legs.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-31 - **Time:** 1:01:47–1:03:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1290-hairy-legs/chapter/wales-lockdown-tesco-non-essential-goods-underwear-protest.md In Wales, a severe lockdown has led to "big box" stores like Tesco being prohibited from selling non-essential items like clothing. One father protested the rule by entering a store in only his underwear, arguing that if clothes are non-essential, he shouldn't have to wear them. The incident is cited as a humorous example of the absurdity of current government mandates. Keywords: [wales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wales.md), [tesco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesco.md), [lockdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdown.md), non-essential goods, [civil disobedience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-disobedience.md) ### Brexit Marmite Row, Tesco and Unilever Price Dispute - **Episode:** [869: Swamp of Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-16 - **Time:** 2:21:08–2:24:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/869-swamp-of-crazy/chapter/brexit-marmite-row-tesco-and-unilever-price-dispute.md A public dispute between Tesco and Unilever over the price of Marmite is characterized by the hosts as a "PR move" to frighten British citizens about the consequences of Brexit. Unilever sought to raise prices by 10% due to the falling value of the pound, leading Tesco to briefly pull products from its online store. The hosts believe this is part of a media campaign to force a "do-over" vote on EU membership. Keywords: [brexit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brexit.md), [marmite](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marmite.md), [tesco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesco.md), [unilever](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unilever.md), [pound sterling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pound-sterling.md), pr move, [grocery prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grocery-prices.md) ### Global Minimum Wage and NGO Extortion - **Episode:** [630: Double Twister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-02 - **Time:** 21:50–25:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/630-double-twister/chapter/global-minimum-wage-and-ngo-extortion.md A worldwide campaign for a "living wage" is identified as a coordinated effort by NGOs and international bodies like the IMF. The hosts suggest that organizations like Citizens UK are using the hashtag #LivingWage to target retailers like Tesco as a form of off-season political extortion. Keywords: [minimum wage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minimum-wage.md), [tesco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesco.md), [christine lagarde](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-lagarde.md), [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [ngos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ngos.md) ### UK Food Technology, Knife Crime Legislation - **Episode:** [319: Boob Bombs!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/319-boob-bombs.md) - **Published:** 2011-07-07 - **Time:** 2:17:38–2:22:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/319-boob-bombs/chapter/uk-food-technology-knife-crime-legislation.md A segment on UK culture covers new "modified atmosphere" packaging for sandwiches that extends shelf life to 14 days using nitrogen and carbon dioxide. This is followed by a discussion on Prime Minister David Cameron's stance on mandatory sentencing for knife crimes. The hosts also briefly mention that Jack Quinn, a former Clinton lawyer, has joined the board of Xe (formerly Blackwater). Keywords: [tesco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesco.md), nitrogen packaging, [david cameron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-cameron.md), [knife crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knife-crime.md), [blackwater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackwater.md) ### UK GMO Food Shortage, Gas Station Dining Trends - **Episode:** [127: Poppy Futures Blooming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/127-poppy-futures-blooming.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-03 - **Time:** 45:15–49:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/127-poppy-futures-blooming/chapter/uk-gmo-food-shortage-gas-station-dining-trends.md Major British supermarkets, including Tesco and Sainsbury's, held meetings with civil servants regarding the dwindling supply of non-GMO food. The hosts discuss the prevalence of "frankenfood" in Europe and the trend of people eating reheated meals at gas station mini-marts. They also critique the widespread use of aspartame in diet sodas served on airplanes. Keywords: [gmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gmo.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md), [tesco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesco.md), [sainsbury's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sainsbury-s.md), [aspartame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aspartame.md) ### Barack Obama Campaign Funding, Policy Shifts and Tesco Lobbying - **Episode:** [38: Down the Rabbit Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/38-down-the-rabbit-hole.md) - **Published:** 2008-07-07 - **Time:** 51:47–54:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/38-down-the-rabbit-hole/chapter/barack-obama-campaign-funding-policy-shifts-and-tesco-lobbying.md Barack Obama is criticized for reversing his stance on public campaign financing, opting instead to raise an estimated $500 million privately. The hosts note his shifting positions on the FISA bill and the Iraq War timeline. Additionally, Obama has reportedly been lobbying the UK retailer Tesco to allow trade unions in its U.S. "Fresh & Easy" stores. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [fisa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa.md), [tesco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesco.md), trade unions ### Tesco, Fresh and Easy Supermarket Launch Failure - **Episode:** [24: Bagging Your Own Reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality.md) - **Published:** 2008-03-29 - **Time:** 3:15–6:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality/chapter/tesco-fresh-and-easy-supermarket-launch-failure.md British retailer Tesco launched a chain of small grocery stores called Fresh and Easy in Southern California, based on flawed market research. The stores utilize a "fresh and easy" formula that ignores American consumer preferences for large-scale shopping and specific store layouts. Critics predict the venture will fail because it misjudges the competitive landscape of the United States grocery market. Keywords: [tesco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesco.md), fresh and easy, [southern california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-california.md), grocery industry, [market research](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-research.md) ### Tesco, Retail Strategy and Central Market Success - **Episode:** [24: Bagging Your Own Reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality.md) - **Published:** 2008-03-29 - **Time:** 18:56–24:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality/chapter/tesco-retail-strategy-and-central-market-success.md Tesco's strategy of opening small neighborhood markets is compared to failed American experiments like Andronico's Marketplace in the Bay Area. Successful modern retailers, such as Central Market in Seattle and the H-E-B owned Central Market in Texas, focus on large-format stores that combine specialty items with traditional commercial products. The failure of the "small format" model in the U.S. is attributed to the American habit of weekly, car-based shopping rather than daily walking trips. Keywords: [tesco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesco.md), [andronico's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/andronico-s.md), central market, h-e-b, retail format --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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