Tesco states that the 7 'farm' brands launched earlier this year led to a sales volume growth outperformance in produce and meat of 6%.

Tesco UK like-for-likes strengthen rising 0.9% in Q2, up from 0.3% in Q1. Figures definitely moving in the right direction.

All formats saw an improving like-for-like trend at home even Extra which delivered a positive like-for-like result.

Tesco's is a volume-led recovery with UK volumes up 2.1% and transactions up 0.3%. Tesco has done a good job getting customers to buy more

Tesco shares ambition to achieve 3.5/4% operating margin by 2019/20. Good progress considering margins were sub 1% when Lewis came onboard

Rate of online grocery growth in the UK moderates at Tesco due to changes implemented to improve the sustainability of the offer.

Tesco international saw a decent result though profits down due to pressure in CEE - might be more work there to close unprofitable stores.

Like-for-like sales in Central Europe slow somewhat due to the competitive environment. Maybe scope for more store closures.

See our thoughts on the Carrefour results: planetretail.net/NewsAndInsight…

Tesco to price-match Argos on toys - must be a response to the Sainsbury's/Argos integration (now well under way.)

First visit to a Carrefour Market gourmet format in Milan. Lovely small store concept.

See how flexibility in terms of format strategy will be crucial for European food retailers - planetretail.net/NewsAndInsight…

Key takeaways from the Carrefour results briefing last month - planetretail.net/NewsAndInsight…

Safeway products to make a comeback - otp.investis.com/clients/uk/mor…

Rewe's new convenience store in Frankfurt - all with salad bar, hot lunches and big seating area

Good visit to Budgens this morning - big focus on hot food to go, and takeaway coffee.

See our take on the Tesco/booker merger - planetretail.net/NewsAndInsight…

Some more analysis on Booker/Tesco - planetretail.net/NewsAndInsight…

Some changes at Tesco's leadership team today - Tony Hoggett becomes CEO Asia, Matt Simister - CEO Central Europe. Best of luck to them both

Very new at Intermarché Portugal, Lagoa: le kiosque à pizzas- foodservice kiosk right on the car park David Gray