Additional Question 10
The table below contains both financial and non-financial data for Tesco plc.
- compare group statistics with UK statistics in whichever way you think is best
- calculate the turnover and profit per employee together with the sales per sq foot values
- analyse your results to parts 'a' and 'b' and state the conclusions you draw.
| Tesco plc Year ended February | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group statistics | |||||
| Number of stores | 781 | 821 | 845 | 907 | 979 |
| Total sales area - 000 sq ft | 18,254 | 21,353 | 24,039 | 28,362 | 32,491 |
| Full-time equivalent employees | 119,127 | 126,914 | 134,896 | 152,210 | 171,794 |
| UK retail statistics | |||||
| Number of stores | 618 | 639 | 659 | 692 | 729 |
| Total sales area - 000 sq ft | 15,215 | 15,975 | 16,895 | 17,965 | 18,822 |
| Average store size (sales area - sq ft) | 25,490 | 25,627 | 26,641 | 27,636 | 28,576 |
| Full-time equivalent employees | 99,941 | 104,772 | 108,409 | 113,998 | 121,272 |
| UK retail productivity £ | |||||
| Turnover per employee | |||||
| Profit per employee | |||||
| Weekly turnover per sq ft | |||||
| Wages per employee | 15,079 | 15,271 | 15,600 | 16,087 | 16,821 |
Note: sq ft = square foot or square feet and there are around 11 square feet in a square metre
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