Tesco is piloting new service station concepts in the Czech Republic, in line with the growing convenience trend in Central Europe, according to a report on the IGD website.

The report says Tesco is the market leader in the Czech convenience store market, operating two banners: Tesco Express and Zabka. Through its Zabka franchisee, Tesco is testing its convenience store concept at service stations in cooperation with Lukoil. It opened two Zabka convenience stores in Prague and may open up to 50 stores with Lukoil petrol stations operating in the Czech Republic.Tesco’s Zabka has launched its first store at a Lukoil petrol station.