<p> Tesco is aiming to use veggies, such as carrots and cucumbers, as a way to boost company sales as part of a £200 million ($334 million U.S.) investment. Prices for the veggies will be permanently cut from £1 per kg to 80p and one cucumber from 65p to 49p to dispel any confusion regarding promotions. The investment is part of the retailer’s new initiative to recover sales in the UK market following “volatile” pricing in the industry, according to Telegraph UK. This initiative is also part of the company's commitment to "lower, more stable" prices, according to Bloomberg.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “Some consumers are starting to feel more upbeat about an improving economy, although they are still yet to feel the benefit to their own pockets,” said Philip Clarke, CEO. “Whilst we are hopeful that consumer confidence will continue to improve in line with the economic recovery, we remain very focused on helping our customers to manage their budgets by offering them great value for money across their shop.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Clarke added that the strategy is part of a “transitional period” for the retailer, noting that it is also an acceleration of its work over the last two years, Telegraph reports.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Tesco is also planning continue accelerate its store refit program, which has already proven to increase sales, profit, and margins in stores that have been updated. The retailer will add 150 new stores per year and renew its focus in its online grocery business as well. </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.tescoplc.com/index.asp?pageid=7" target="_new"> Tesco </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
