The chief executive of Tesco says the supermarket group faces challenges with soggy weather and consumer sentiment, dampening its performance in its first quarter.
“I try not to talk about the weather but there comes a point where you need to mention it at least once,” Dave Lewis said as Tesco announced weaker growth in the 13 weeks to May 25. The comparison was also tough as last year shoppers were buoyed by a royal wedding and warm weather, he said.
