Tesco Competition Case Study: Edexcel B Economics Paper 3 2026

Prepare effectively for A Level Edexcel Economics B Paper 3 (9EC0/03) – 2026 with this exam-style case study focused on price competition in the UK supermarket industry. Written in line with the official competition research theme, this resource mirrors the structure, tone, and challenge of a real Edexcel Paper 3 extract.

What’s included:

• Two exam-style questions (10 and 12 marks)
• Full guided mark schemes for each question
• A professionally written Paper 3–style extract centred on Tesco and competition within UK grocery retail

The case study explores key competition and market structure concepts, including oligopoly, price competition, buyer power, allocative and dynamic efficiency, non-price competition, and the impact of competition on suppliers, giving students strong opportunities to develop applied analysis and evaluation skills.

Ideal for classroom use, revision lessons, or independent study, this resource helps students build the contextualised exam technique needed to perform confidently in the 2026 Edexcel A Level Economics B Paper 3.

• Exam Board: Edexcel
• Subject: Economics B
• Level: A-Level
• Resource Type: Case Study
• Year: 2026
• Year Group/s: Year 13
• Format: PDF