Tesco has struck a deal with Next to trial a clothing concession in one of its largest supermarkets in the UK, the company said today.
As UK shoppers increasingly use smaller convenience stores and shop online, Tesco, in common with Britain's other major supermarket groups, is refitting its once bustling superstores with new attractions such as rival retail brands to fill space.
The trial would take place in the Tesco Extra store at Surrey Quays, east London, with Next taking 4,300 square feet of space, a spokeswoman for Tesco said.
"We're pleased to be partnering with Next and look forward to seeing how customers respond," she said.
Tesco already has third-party concession deals with firms such as electricals and mobile phone retailer Dixons Carphone, fashion retailer Arcadia and health foods seller Holland and Barrett.
Last year Sainsbury's bought Argos owner Home Retail for £1.1 billion and is rolling-out Argos concessions across its store estate.
Next has faltered over the last two years due to a shift in spending away from clothing.
