Tesco CEO Backs U.S. Business

Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:27 EDT - WSJ Europe

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Tesco shareholders vented their frustration at the retailer's loss-making U.S. venture, but Chief Executive Philip Clarke stood firm behind the business and refused to be drawn on when it would make a profit.

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