"It's a significant milestone in the recovery of the business and one which demonstrates the confidence we and the board have in our plans," he told reporters. Fund manager Ed Meier at Old Mutual Global Investors, a top-40 investor, according to Thomson Reuters data, said he expected a 3 pence dividend for the full year. "While we anticipated this return to the dividend list, we still consider this a strong indication from the company that it is indeed on track for a full recovery." Lewis first stabilised Tesco then got it growing again with a focus on more competative prices, new and streamlined product ranges, better customer service and improved supplier relationships. Tesco remains the largest of Britain's supermarket groups by a clear margin, having a market share of almost 28 percent according to the latest industry figures. By purchasing a tighter range of goods and working more closely with its suppliers, Tesco is able to exploit its huge buying scale.