1.8% is today's daily digit in Europe - the amount Tesco's UK sales rose over the crucial Christmas period.
It was the strongest rate of growth for the world's third largest retailer in three years.
And a clear sign its 1 billion pound investment plan is working.
Group sales overall were higher by 3.8% with a 7% rise in Asia more than making up for a half a percent fall in central Europe.
Online sales in the UK did particularly well - up 18%.
Responsibility for more UK growth will now go to Chris Bush.
He's just been appointment head of Tesco's British business, allowing CEO Philip Clarke to focus on its international one.