Ahold Delhaize, Lidl, and Biedronka to bid on Tesco stores in Central Europe

Now that Tesco plans to leave the continent to focus on its home market, interested parties are stepping forward to take over the British market leader’s operations in Central Europe.

More candidates may come forward

In early July, Tesco announced that it was considering selling its operations in Central Europe to focus on its core business in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This includes a total of 561 supermarkets in the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia, which together generate revenue of 4.49 billion pounds (5.26 billion euros). In the 2025–26 fiscal year, the division contributed approximately 4% to the British retailer’s group profit.